Bennett High School - Beacon Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1949 volume:

.Mi . V 'F .hguq-Lv A f j jk N -Z :ily - Yi wk I . i ., A . K: 7 ' I ,125 . J. A., f w V' .1..4-,1,..'f-,j':': . - ...E Befuzelfl' Beacon e fame 1949 NINETEEN FORTY NINE 1 ,.., K l is I .'lnnn-...M znnefi r -.....,, C0600 THE TWENTY - FOURTH VOLUME OF THE YEARBOOK OF BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL - BUFFALO, N. Y. ,..-M-If P B 'H-pzggixj, um ox ' X 8 A ,,, 4 .... OMEHQW, four years of high school have gone whizzing by, ,QNX a breathless tobogganfslide past classes and clubs, football F i X f ' games and parties. High school now remains but a stardust ' . -' .. melody in our memory book of a wonderful age. All these things we hold in memory: classes for better living, enriched by the sciences and the arts, organizations Hlled with comradeship, fun, and freedom, cheering ourselves hoarse as grandstand quarterbacks at the big game, soft lights and dancing to the insistent rhythm of a sweet trumpet. However, we are beyond the age of believing in fairyftale endings and sugarplum trees. Behind all our fun is a growing realization that this is the last time when Next year in school is not automatic. We realize that our entry into college, business school, or the working world depends on our efforts during the past four years. We know that our high school years are wonderful years-if we use them as a preparation, not a terminal for our lives. All these things we hold in memory: attempting to memorize a whole year's notes the night before the final examination, debating spiritedly every' thing from dates to democratic government, listening to records at the Music Shop- and rarely buying any, cokes with the gang in the whippedfcream world of the neighborhood soda fountain. High school assuredly has been full of study and fun, love and striving, comradeship and understanding. From it we emerge as almostfadults, with valid views and tastes. While we gaze reminiscently at torn theatre stubs, ribboned dance programs, and frayed photographs, we focus our attention with equal fervor on college catalogs, wantads, and news of world affairs. We are an echo of yesterday and a whisper of tomorrow. y. 3. ic. Page 5 fqlllheaedmpi 7Uefaolcfinmemoluf Page 6 Seniau 1949 .... All these things we hold in memory . . . Senior meetings, elections, lists, and pictures . . . Wilson's Fourteen Points and Hamlet's Soliloquies . . . College and job applications . . . Last assembly to the strains of 'leave Me With a Smilel' . . Final exams . . . Class Day, Prom, and Graduation. Page 7 BENNETT HIGH SCI-IUDL - BUFFALO NEWYDRK EMMDN5 B. FARRAR Pnmmmu. June 1949. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1949: This age in which we are living seems to be a time of unrest, of world disorder, and of criticism of everything about us. Criticism may be good - constructive, but it may also destroy and discourage. The latter seems to have become a vogue at thesmoment and a real threat to progress and democracy. I sincerely hope that your generation will do something about this criticism which is a destroyer of patriotism and all that is good. It is always easy to criticize, to find fault about our school, our home, our community. There are even those who think it smart to mock and belittle our American Way of Life. That attitude is un-American and destructive of our civilization. Let us revive the spirit of the true patriot - that this is truly NGod's countryn, the best on earthg let us rekindle that loyalty of'our forefathers to Flag and Country, so that people will look with pride at Old Glory and see that it is displayed and honored properly. We who enjoy the privileges of a democracy too often do not appreciate our good fortune. We must protect our democracy at all times and against all'HsmsW and destructive attitudes toward it. Re- member that Democracy stands guard over: You, your family, and your home. Your schools and your right to learn the truth. Your church and your right to worship as you please. Your right to choose your own job. Your right to speak your mind. ZYQQWW Sincerely EMMONS B. FARRAR Principal Bennett High School Page 9 Salufaiaaq .... Page IO Today marks a turning point in our lives. Tomorrow, we, the mem' bers of the Class of 1949, will have left behind much that has become a part of us, much that has gone into our development as individuals, much that has prepared us for the multitudinous tasks ahead. The echo of our footsteps down the corridors for the past four years rings a welcome to you tonight, our honored guests. It is to you, our parents, that we have turned so often in the past for inspiration, guidance, and unfailing love. It is to you we turn now to proifer gratitude and the hope that We may so live as to repay you in some measure for your unselfish devotion and loyalty. Mr. Farrar, to you, our Principal, we convey thanks for your sincere interest and pride in our achievements. Your aid and understanding have been of inestimable value to us. To you, our teachers, we extend appreciation for the love of learning with which you have imbued us. You have given generously of your time and knowledge to help us become alert personalities and enlightened, useful citizens. Many an exacting assignment has been eased through your infinite patience and encouragement. Our debt of gratitude to all who have helped to make this occasion a glad reality is great and everlasting. Bennett High School has played a major role in our preparation for' living, providing a firm foundation for the edifice we have begun to create. As we look back with justifiable pride to our Alma Mater, we advance with optimism and courage toward the future,-the best that is yet to be. An era in our lives has ended, a new era has just begun. We welcome it, as we welcome you tonight. gm KW: Glau .... It was june, 1945, the beginning of a summer of a memorable year, highlighted by the closing of World War II and the return of our boys . June was also graduation time. We were on top of the world. All over the city there were boys and girls in the same happy circumstances as we. Approximately 400 of these boys and girls graduating from elementary schools across the city chose Bennett as the second step in their education. What lay ahead for us? Would we be able to keep up the rugged schedule of high school scholastics and still take an active part in extrafcurricular activities and athf letics? We soon found out, for in September of that same year we were transformed from our proud, digniied positions to humble confused freshmen. That Hrst day we tried to steer clear of upperclassmen, and were startled by the blast of the Public Address System, the endless cards to be filled out, and that first day's assembly. Boy!! This was going to be fun! This viewpoint of all' play and no work was soon altered, as we began to realize that we really had to study and do our homework to keep up with our classes. Problems and complexities arose, but somehow we always seemed to overcome them- Before we knew it, we had adjusted our' slves to our new environment. The problem now was to have the upperclassmen adjust themselves to us. This gradually evolved however, and the pathetic, disgusted glances we had received gradually died away. Finally, feeling ourselves a part of the school, we began to take an active part. Bev Schleuss and ten others ably represented us on the Student Council. Bob Lam' bert edited our Freshman Column in the BEACON. Promising scholars, athletes, and allfaround workers began to be recognized. The majority of us were rather hesitant in joining school organizations in that first year, however, since we wanted to get off on the right foot scholastically. All this time things were going on around us. Smilin' Through was produced by the Bennett Players. The Spring Minstrel show was a great success. The annual College Day was revived. The Charles Elbert Rhodes library, a 2000 volume gift of Dr. Rhodes, was formally dedicated and opened. Unforgettable in that first hectic year was the experif ence of meeting so many new people and making new friends. Still, to come, a timid notftoofconfident feeling prevailed and we all said, Wait 'til next year! Our second year in high school came before we realized the first had ended. The United States was rapidly being converted to peace, as was Bennett, since the number of veterans one could see in the halls began to dwindle. Although we weren't real upperclassmen, at least we had someone whom we could feel superior to. This was our year to really pitch in and show what we could do. Therefore, we lost no time in joining HifY's, literary clubs, and almost every imaginable organization. As Sophomores, we had a worthy representative on the student council in Don Woodley- Paul Gonson edited our Sophomore column in the BEACON. At this early point, some of our more talented members, Gordon Sly, Pat Mertens, and John Harrington received certihcates for scholastic art achievement. Bennett's all-around athletic talent again won us the Williams Cup, although our Cross Country team, who won the Columbia Cup, was the only team to take a first place. Among the Class of 49's promising contributors to these athletic teams were Carl Cole, George Jackson, Phil Wilson, and Tom Swanger. Right from the start our class has had so many outstanding students that it is hard to mention names in the field of scholarship. Unique in our school year of '46947 was a visit by Fred Waring, who broadcasted over a nation-wide hook' up from the stage of our auditorium. The members of our class all contributed and did their part in the Annual Red Cross Drive and the innumerable charity drives. As our Sophomore year drew to a close, we remember a feeling of pride growing within us for our school and everything connected with it. ' We were Juniors, and we began to get our Hrst taste of always having to be on the go. Physics and higher maths made this year most diHicult for us. This was the year of the New Look and the last year in which we could always depend upon the Seniors if something had to be done. We had to accustom ourselves to the job of running the school, so we could capably fill the shoes of the departing Seniors. ' Our junior representative on the Student Council, big Phil Wilson, expressed our opinions ably. The names of Hexamer and Woodley became associated with the Stage Crew, and the voices of Gates, Gillman, and Castle be' came familiar to us via the P.A. system. Joan Kanel gave a preview of future accomplishments by becoming assistant editor of the BEACON. Sue Herman edited our Junior column. Later, Dorothy Lee and Bill Truckenbrod were elected outstanding Junior girl and boy. Our own representative, Jack Gates, served for a week as Clint Buehlman's assistant. Swanger, Meyncke, Cole, Wilson, Jackson and Willer produced fine records in the field of athletics. Billy Castle made AllfHigh in tennis. Hugh Hexamer and Bryna Barcum won the Mercer Speaking Contest. In the Spring, the painting of the school was begun, the Spring Festival produced, and an outstanding pair of performers recognized in Lewis and Cross . Also in the Spring came Class Day, when we formally accepted the job of running the school. Once again we were in the same dignified position of four years before, but now it seemed all the more dignified and important. We were in charge in every sense of the words, but not without the helpful guidance of Miss Brettle and Miss Sherman. We gave the same sympathetic glances which we can remember receiving as Freshmen, and set the same good examples of the preceding class. Paul Gonson and Dorothy Lee led us on the Student Council, Joan Kanel became Editor'infChief of the BEA' CON, and Don Woodley managed the Stage Crew. Continued on page 96 Page II 0 0 0 0 FELLOW CLASSMATES: For four years, we have journeyed together along an important stretch of life's road. Our presence here proves that we have not fallen along the way. Now, we are at the crossroads where we must separate to explore new Helds of endeavor and pursue enlarged activities in accordance with our individual am' bitions and personal inclinations to service. Before we part to go on our several ways, let us tarry briefly to recall the influences and experiences which have made our travel together so pleasant and worthwhile. We, of the Class of 1949, have won our place in the annals of Bennett High School by our achieve' ments and honors. Yet we have gained more than tenable laurels, for we have learned the importance of fellowship, sportsmanship, and tolerance. We have become ever aware of their signihcance in times of war, and, more recently, in an era of experimental peace. As a group, we have grown-ever strength' ened by ties of fellowship, comradeship, enduring friendship. These sterling bonds have been sealed with love and loyalty which will withstand the elemegital strains of time. In athletics, we have learned to love the game beyond the prize, so that, win or lose, we have gained satisfaction from lessons in teamwork and good sportsmanship. Conscious of the petty prejudices that have torn the peoples of the world asunder, we have channeled our most conscientious endeavors toward practising tolerance in all our undertakings. We have tried to listen to the other side, to be understanding, and to praise people for their individual merits rather than condemning their lack of some desirable attribute. Yet we alone cannot claim credit for the progress we have made. Only with the conscientious guidf ance and sincere interest of Mr. Farrar, Mr. Axlerod, and the entire faculty, have we been able to rcch this goal. Also, the encouragement, faith, and sacrifice of our parents have been paramount in enabling us to climb so confidently. It is, then, humbly, that we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who have made our high school career a richer and more inspiring experience. It is sad indeed to take leave of the endearing associations we have formed here and the delightful experiences we have shared together, but let us take courage, for, The past is but a story told, The future may be writ in gold. So will these pleasant memories prove an undying inspiration as we go forth to travel the untried ways which lead to new worlds yet unconquered. Standing together at the foothills of the future, we face steep and rough heights to success, but, fired with youthful enthusiasm, inspired with confidence, un' afraid, we feel ready to climb.. Now, we bid farewell to our Alma Mater with a fervent wish that her ennobling light will continue to shine with ever increasing effulgence. We cannot tarry longer in the midst of these fond memories and stirring hopes, for, 'LWe are not here to play, to dream, to drift, We have hard work to do and loads to lift. Shun not the struggle, face it, 'tis God's gift. Mmm neva Page I2 ' Glwu. Ggiwu - 1949 Sealed. L-R. Mary Harringfon, Treasurer Conrad Gafes, Presidenf Joan Devine, Vice-Presidenf Paul Gonson, Treasurer Sianding. L.-R. Joan Kanel, Saluiaforian Dorofhy Lee, Marshall William Truclenbrod, Hisrorian Mary Ann Lansill, Secreiary Marland Berdicl, Marshall Marleen Bengal, Valediciorian Donna O'Hern, Prophaf fn M Of this our world the loveliest and the best Have smiled and said Good Night, and gone to 'restf' Alvin Miller '49 Page I4 aiXl m Harold Snetsky ,SO Kayla Rasmclq '49 1 ADCOCK, JEAN E. Full many a flower is born to blush unseen College Science . . . Legion of Honor . . . 150 point letter . . . Library Moni' tor . . . jeweled Honor Pin . . . State Teachers College ALTMAN. DONALD To dream is the work of many Don . . . College Science . . . Home' room swimming . . . Homeroom basket- ball . . . University of Buffalo AMERICA. JOAN M. A girl with a smile is a girl N V, worthwhile lpollege Science . . . Kodaya HifY 3,4 I. . . Gold B for sports . . . Riding luh.. . . Movie Club , . . future un' f Qpided , AM jo ANDERSON, BARBARA E. Pretty to walk with, Vilitty to talk with Barb , . . College Science . . .BEA- CON Business Manager, Past Ass't .... BEACON Bronze Pin . . . X egion of Honor 3, V.fPres. 4 . . . S Kodaya Hi'Y 3, 4 . . . Gold Sports B . . . Spanish and Movie Clubs . . . Mcmbile X Ray Committee . . . HR .,Ticl:ec Mgr .... Ieweled Honor Pin . . . Bowling Green University. ANDERSON. THOMAS F. He likes me best, who calls me Tom Tom . . . College Engineering . . . Beta Hi'Y . . . Ofhce Monitor . . . Homeroom Basketball . . . Band . . . Orchestra . . . New York Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences ARDARY. ANNA MAE Kindness is Wisdom ' General . ., ,- Movie Club.. . . Plans to Wor Vi 5 1 ,,,. A X ALA V mtg .3 A-'ro . V s IJ' I U Maul! ' .J , 9- fefww Iii AUM Ui! ' '17 Lf J I .jc ,L , kflfr' ' . . AQKBINIO. 'RosAuE I e , 'AY . And lovely is the Rose 5 I s I .General-fl . . 150 point athletic letter t '. .,, Csorus . r. North Park Business 's Saflbol ' ' 1 1' BALL, JEAN She passes like a pleasant thought' General . . . Student Council . . . Movie Club . . . Modeling School BANAS. DOLORES We must always have old memories and young wishes Dee . . . General . . . Riding Club . . . future undecided BARBER. VIRGINIA Her cheerful manner and habibygfwqzce Virge . . . College Science . . . from New Jersey . . . Scienge Club, Sect'y . . . Photography and Mnivie Clubs . . Bronze Honor Pin . .L Urliversity of Buffalo BAREN. sevmouk 'l. f 'k .VN How far that little candle throws its beam Happy , . . College Science . . Movie Club . . . Homeroom . . . University of Buffalo BARCUN. BRYNA H. basketball Silence is golden, but I am not a millionaire College Arts . . . Arsenic Lace , Cast . . . Players . . Speaking Contest, winner . . Show . . . BEACON Gold and Old . Mercer . Variety Pin... Movie and French Clubs . . . Ithaca Dramatic College. Page I5 t heartil s loygu 'kLo . . nera . . B CON Home' oom ager , Mo Club . . . ol orts . . . versity of o ' BECKER, JEAN LEE A merry lass wif a friendl s for all w o ass Jeannie .qv Gener l . from Ohio . . . Student C n . ,,. BEACON staff . . . Mov' . .7State Teach' vers Coll - , Q BECKER, RICHARD F. The reward of one duty is the power to fulfill another Dick . . . College Science . . . from Kenmore . , . Tennis squad . . . Movie Club . . . Chess Club, Treas. . . . University of Buffalo BECKER, SALLY ANN A pretty maid is a cheering sight to see Sal . . . College Science . . . French Club, Pres, Past Sec'y . . . Kodaya HifY 2,3, Tren. 4 . . . Gold sports B . . . Legion of Honor 3,4 . . . Student Council 3,4 . . . BEACON HR Man' ager . . . Library, Hall and Oiiice Monif tor . . . Riding and Movie Clubs . . . Jeweled Honor Pin . . . State Teachers College BECKMAN, HELENE Suaue and suren Becky . . . General . . . Movie Club . . . Riding Club . . . 150 point letter . . . Office Monitor . . . University of Buifalo BELLAS, WILLIAM P. Ambition is the mother of accomplishment Bill . . . General . . . Band . . . Cafeteria Monitor . . . HR Basketball . . . College Page I6 ' . BENGEL. MARLEEN D. A rose with the sweetest leaves yet unfolded Valedictorian of Senior Class . . . Col' lege Arts ...' B EACON Literary Editor, Past Asst. Lit. Ed., Asst. Girls' Sports Ed .... BEACON Silver Pin . . . Red Cross Council, Pres. . . . Arsenic and Old Lace , Publicity Mgr. . . . Players 3, Secy. 4 . . . Legion of Honor 3, Vice Pres. 4 . . . Kodaya Hi' Y 2,3, 4 . . . Silver Service Pin, Oilice Monitor . . . Twersky Science Award . . . Mobile XfRay Committee . . . Library Monitor . . . Gold Sports B . . . Jeweled Honor Pin . . . Eastern College BERDICK. MARLAND L. Nothing is too high for a man to reach 'LLee . . . Boys' Marshall of Senior Class . . . College Engineering . . . BEACON 'Boys' 'Circulation Mgr. Beta HifY 3, Sect'y 4 . . . Legion of Honor 3, Pres. 4 . . . Student Council . . . Players 3,4 . . . Red Cross Council 3, Treas. 4 . . . Stage Crew, Asst. Elec- trician 3, Master 4 . . . Mercer Speak' ing Contest . . . Amer. Legion Oratori' cal Contest . . . Arsenic and Old Lace , cast . . . Debate Team, Capt. . . . Key Club, Sr. Director . . . Spanish Club, Treas .... Cheerleader . . . Jeweled 'Honor Pin . . .Trinity College. BICKEL, BARBARA E. She does not make life hard for anyone Barb . . . General . . . YfTeen Club, Sect'y 2. Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4 . . . Movie Club . . . Gold Sports B . . . Bronze Honor Pin . . . College or Sec' retarial school BLAMPIED. JOAN M. A friendly smile, a friendly heartl' Ioanie . . . College Science . . BEACON staff . . . Movie Club . . . Gold Sports B . . . Hall Monitor . . . Millard Fillmore School of Nursing BLEICH. JACK B. At times he likes to work, at times he likes to play College Arts . . . Philatelic Society . . . Lens and Shutter Club . . . Hall Monif tor . , . University' of Buffalo BLOCK, SELMA Words are a commodity in which there is never any slump College Arts . . . Mercer Speaking Con' test . . . Players 2, Exec. Comm. 3,4 . . . HR Mgr., Arsenic and Old Lace . . . Spanish and Movie Clubs . . . Debate Team . . . Gold Sports B . . . 6 Honor Rolls . . . College , A ' BOATMAN. J. ROBERT Where mirth and music dwell Bob . . . General . . . Chess Club . . . Movie Club ...' Band . . . Or' chestra . . . Variety Show . . . music school BOND, KENER E., JR. Art is man's nature Fine Arts . . . BEACON Staff . . . Beta HifY . . . Arsenic and Old Lace , prof duction . . . Track . , . Projection Staff Variety Show, Business Mgr .... 3 Honor Rolls . . . University of Buffalo BORNSTEIN, GERALD A. Not a ladies' man but a Iadyls man jerry . . . College Science . . . Stu' dent Council . . . Band . . . German Club . . . Movie Club . . . Cafeteria Monitor . . . Track, Tennis . . . Uni' versity of Buffalo N I W X lx I W I QW ,JJ ,ilu Ly! sos TP TllHAl,yll Q f 1. c L'Xe 1 has y Jl,q?f7ir 'Chnckyff . .llI'7Iome Ecu n mics . . . A Kodaya x VY 'lf . . . Gai Sports B T, . . . W r K i J W I O ,tlml 7 My if fl yi s f N BRENNER. HAROLD B. Young man of the world Dutch . . . General . . . Cafeteria Monitor . . . Business School BRICK. THOMAS C. Silerye is e mother r,gue G ir de' ci e QL n -'-x..o'i.b M ' get T BRINK. ROBERT I A pleasant mixture of fun and seriousness Bob . . . General . . . from Canisius . . . Army BRODER, FAY The t is small, the fun is great College is Club, Pres. . . . Riding and ov - s . , 207 Council . . . Gym Mo or . R TicketM .. . EA N 1 ' . . . Gol B . . . University of Buffalo O BROWN. NANC . Blest with peace andfsweet content Home Economi . IfIR icket Mgr. Mo ie Club . . . . Te ers Coll ' .IW Lf fmlsfflflh If In :Met ss a can ence ll e o streng ' ' d . . neral . . in ' N. . mer 'Bas l . ge BURKE, RICHARD C. Hlnclividuality is the salt of common life College Science . . . from Canisius . . . Bennett Players . . . Arsenic and Old Lace , cast . . . Beta HifY . . , Universi- ty of Buffalo BUSCH, RICHARD F. A modest man never talks of himself Dick . . . General . . . Senior Boys' HifY . . . Football 1f4 . . . HR Basket- ball . . . HR Swimming . . . State Teachers College Page I7 o , nz' .r M . , I I M -M tif, ri I . -fi I- ' l, .,,.,J ' I Lf' , 4 X, ,M f V-Vi,,,BY1IED'BALi,, IIOKN, s4A5iE,..4'e,' 'V 4 xiffl, if Ii, ' I j f'f So suieet tIz'q'BIusIz ,asf ,7 lu'-' 1 g, fCg1wrz1l'i'.7.l Rtd Cross .olvfbvie Club fUL1i':,WCk'l'V ,Xl1XK Kia jidl . -- - X IQ., ll, N CARREL, JUNE E. I lauglieil 'til I cried College Science . . . BEACON StaH . . . Variety Show . . . Orchestra . . . Riding, French, and Movie Clubs . . . Cold Sports B . . .Bronze Honor Pin , . , University oi Buffalo CARSON. MARY 5, JJ A merrv I1 aketli a ful Xp 37 I ' CO'I,I.'I1IC'I1 o I I if Arr: . Ado ta . I1-Vlesgii S or .' ilv er ic , ito . o A . . . A Pa . . l onor P'n .. Un rsity al . J ,ff . Nj' 'P MMI CASSETY. PATRICIA em z I and most ine? faint P .. ollege ci . IP fT...Ri gn .sp .h d Qin rep ns leg VW? 995.0 0 E' 'IM'f' .v f' ' AW QIFQ' GP 0,636 CASTLE. WILLAM B. wk. The rustic caclqle of your bourg, ' tlle murmur of tlie world Bill . . . College Engineering . . . Tennis lvlajor 3.4: All-High 3 . . . Smilin' Through , Asst. Business Mgr. . . . Bennett Players l,2, Treas. 3. Pres. 4 . . . Amer. Legion Oratorical Contest , . . Arsenic and Old Lace , Business Mgr. . . , Debate Team . . . PA Announcer 3, 4 . . . Senior Boys' HifY 3, -I . . . Red Cross . . . German and Science Clubs . . . Hall Monitcmr . . . University of Buffalo CHERNOFF. RAYMOND C. Pep :mil personality personified k'Ray . . . College Engineering . . . Swimming l.2,3, Ivlajor 4 . . . HR Basketball . . .-Movie Club . . . Cliess Club . , . University of Buffalo A Pqge I8 CICHO . NANCY A. weet and fe . nee . . Cen . . . ag . . Ridi lub . ovie . work , I I 4 , I' C CLEMENT, GEORGE He pretends to be shy, but I1e's quite a guy College Engineering . , . Track . . . Tennis . . . HR Basketball . . . Chess. Movie, and German Clubs . . . Hall Monitor . . . University of Buffalo COHEN. ANNETTE Our nly greatn ss is tha we aspire 'LAn era BEACON . . i r. . . Movie Club X ryygvmity uifalo 751 so NJ fill JON' llfgyjf., COHEN. LAURENCE S. EntI1usiasrn tempered by good reasonu Larry . . . College Engineering . . . Cross Country . . . Track . . . Movie Club . . . Gold Honor Pin . . . college COHEN. PETER M. I know what I amg I know not what I may be ' Pete . . . College Science . . . from Lafayette . . . College COHEN. SHIRLEY R. L'BrigI1t is the ring of words Sbirl . . . General . . . University of Buffalo if ,L-fvn.4 uqwb CROWLEY. RONALD P. A little nonsense now mul tlien is relixlzeil by tlze bext of men k'Day . . . College Science . . . City Planning Award . . . Senior Boys' Hi' Y . . , Canisius College CUNNINGHAW ' Tl s' 4,641 .v fo xore cvex .-. Ge . . . ACON HR . . . . ar t Show . . . Hull onif torfmidixiw M vie , . . , Gif s' Sports . . . N. s itutc of Applied Arts and Scic ti CUNNINGH M, PATRICI , 'iflle ln st o llealerx is fo sliver . ,Pat . , Hill E-on ics . , . Vuricty oyf1' . . L igiflluh . , . husincss ' oo 4 L Crbffl allfn' Q , DAVIS, BEVERLY Slick clever at work, and clever at play uBcv . . . College Arts . . . BEACON Staff . . . French and Spanish Cluhs . . . Movie Club . . , Chess Cluh . . . Ofhcc Monitor. . . University of Buffalo DE MARTINIS, DANIEL V. I am one of your lvnyxn 'LDanny . . . Gcncrul . . . from Tech' nical . . . BEACON Stull . . . Hull and Cafeteria Monitor , . . North Delaware HifY . . . Movie Cluh . . . Univcrsity of Argentina DENA D ii li t 'ASl1e ann ' ien .' ' oi good l' lg 5 Doddic . . . inks Movie Cluh . . , poin tcr . . Bryant and S 4 IR DEVINE. JOAN Sparkling eyes and dancing feet, a personality that's hard to beat joanie . . . Vice President of Senior Class . . . College Arts . . . BEACON Bronze Pin . . . Legion of Honor 3, 4 . . . Alumni Popularity Contest . . . Senior Girls' Hi'Y, area council 3,4 . . . Student Council, Girls' Rep. at Large . . . PTA Panel . . . Variety Show, Asst. Mgr .... Hall Monitor . . . Silver Service Pin, Oflice Monitor . . . 150 point letter . . . Silver Honor Pin . . . college IXDION. JOAN M. Kindness is like a gem General . . . from Nardin Academy . . . Moxlie'Club . . . Bryant Ei Stratton Busif ness School DIENER. DOROTHY Lady be good Dotty . . . from St. Mary's Seminary . . . junior College gs--ti, fblblj HQ g ki X fe , I 554 512 ANEQ' . ll f I ' E I' D al s a rags Qt each a world 'ie is Q C .' l . AfO HifY 3,4 , . . ed ross! R Ticke Mgr l' i um . ' old' Sport 'B . . . NV vgityx x alo JJ f,1Lf'vl'i yi' ,f N M 1 ' if s ,VV I :XY mx i ug DORRIES, JANE ' Amiabilii'y'shines by its own light Janie . . . College Science . . . Senior Girls' HifY 3, Treas. 4 . . . Inter HifY Council . . . Library and Hall Monitor . . . Variety Show . . . Red Cross . . . Girls' Sports . . . Russell Sage College DOWD, KENNETH O. He prohts most who serves best Ken . . . College Science . . . Track Cross Countr Hall and G m . . . r y . . . y Monitor . . . Cafeteria Monitor . . Canisius College Page Z0 EBBERTS. RONALD G. Humor is the harmony of the heart Ronnie . College Engineering . . HR Football . . . Football Squad . . . Riding Club . . . Senior Boys' HifY . . . General Motors School ERICSON. CAROL JOAN Stately tall and serenely fair College Science . . . Senior Girls' Hi-Y 3, 4 . . . Variety Show . . . Russell Sage College ESTRY, JANET F. Wit is the flower of imagination General . . . Variety Show . . . Movie Club . . . Spanish Club . . . Hall Mon' itor . . . State Teachers College EVERINGHAM. JANICE A. Doing easily what others find difficult, is talent jan . . . Fine Arts . . . BEACON Art Editor . . . Legion of Honor . . . Ko' daya HifY . . . 'BEACON Bronze Pin . . . Nat'l Meat Poster Contest, Hon. Mention . . . HR Ticket Mgr. . . . Sketch Club . . . Mobile XfRay Com' mittee . . . Jeweled Honor Pin . . . Bowl' ing Green University FABOZZI, BETTY ANN With a song in her heart Betts . . . College Science . . . BEA' CON Staif . . . Riding Club . . . Movie Club . . . Girls' Sports . . . Tri-Y, Vice Pres .... Millard Fillmore School of Nursing FARBER, LAWRENCE A. Great thoughts come from the heart' Larry . . . College Science . . . from Williamsville . . . Science 'Club . . . Uni' versity of Rochester QV y FARRELL, PATRICIA . V' J' ' Good 1ature gotfd sdnsf , 'frnust join , Q ,Ma 7 ati' . . . College Ais. . . BEACON S-tail., ... Xllovie Cluh . . . YfTeen, Treaf . . . 150 point letter . . f Silver Service Pin, Oihcg Mfhitor . . . Bronze Honor Pin . . . Bryant EJ Stratton Busi' ness Scbonl S, . . da ' 0 FEINSINGER, JEROME D. This world belongs to the energcticu jerry . . . College Arts. . .BEACON Stall' . . . Movie Club . . . Projection Stall' . . . Hall Monitor . . . Civic Plan' ning Award . . . Gold Honor Pin . . Syracuse University FELDMAN. THELMA Loyal be to loyal friends Taminic . . . College Science . . Riding and Movie Clubs . . . Spanish Club . . ZOO oint letter . . 2 Honor . . p . Rolls . . . University of Buffalo FELDSTEIN. LORRAINE A great desire to liven Lorrie . . . General . . . from Masten . . . 'BEACON Staff . . . Office lvionitor . . . Modeling FELDSTEIN, RUTH J. A star danced and under it I was born College Arts . . . BEACON Art Staff . . . 150 point letter . . . Riding Club . . . French and Spanish Clubs . . Movie Club . . . Bronze Honor Pin . . future undecided i xl: . My ' QL D02 ff! 3' EReusoN. CAT E1 -q jhfich usu ol is ' going a 'AB . . . Col r ON 'V 'Gir s' 1- ts di o . egi of ...P , c.C m.4i e and ace , Asst. z, . ,f- . , ,A . 1 ' . 11 onitor p ' . . . old Hono in . . . ' uf e College I an if FIO RITO, GERALDINE 'AFull of fun and jest uFio II . . . General . . . AfO Hi'Y . . . Library Monitor . . . Variety Show . . . Movie Club . . . Girls' Sports . .. Airline Hostess Fix. Ro?-I My 6, b,d,f UM Ylv V legantkig ' igifyn Ruthie . . .Qollcge , , from -fi Buffalo Seminar , ,' ACG S . . . Legion. r . Ko z - - - H d M ' . . . nitorikmguitg p nt letter 1. . Gold r . . Bowl? gfsreen ' 4 .QL Q kk 1 'I V fir' ' imbdlilp FORRESTER. NANCY A. What is well done, is often done quietly College Science . . . 'BEACON Club Notes Ed .... Legion of Honor 3, Secy 4 . . . Kodaya HifY . . . Library Monitor . . . Spanish Club . . . Student Council . . . Mobile XfRay 'Committee . .. Gold Sports B . . . jeweled Honor Pm . . . General Hospital Nursing School FRANKEL. LEO The post of lzonor is a private station College Science . . . from Masten . . . Philatelic Society . . . Orchestra . . . Chess Club . . . University of Buffalo is NRE T' 0 uri as fan ri be Geri r C6 . . 'C or . . . Centenary fl S x cl 'i . Q -:QARDNERQBERTHA P . -ifslnlall, cut! ,and yqrjl'swe'ct ' uBggkY'l',L . I. Geihelliili . jxstudent giiuubnfilll Tsaigetl' Shgmf . i:XAMovie 1 ,. . 0 poets . . . Busi ness Sch o X V . gf M . P 1, .r .2 .' - o ' I Xf. ,Y Page 2I GARRETSON. ALAN L. He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty Doc . . . General . . . Cross Counf try . . . Movie Club . . . Football Squad . . . HR Basketball . . . Senior Boys' HifY . . . University of Vera Cruz GARRISON. EUGENE Up and still coming Stonewall . . . General . . . Football 2, Major 3, 4 . , . HR Ticket Mgr. . . . Swimming Squad . . . Science and Movie Clubs . . . Cafeteria Monitor , . . Baseball . . . Basketball . . . Track , . . Hall Monitor . . . Clemson A E! M GATES, CONRAD J. Modexty and honor go hand in hand lack . . . President of Senior Class , . . College Science . . . 'Beta HifY 3, Pres. 4 . . . Inter Hi'Y Council, Treas. . . . Asst. to Clint Buehlman . . . Silver Speech Pin . . . Players 3, Vicc Pres. 4 . . . Arsenic and Old Lace , cast . . . PA Announcer 3, 4 . . . BEACON Heard in Corridors Co' Editor . . . prefmedical school GAVIN. JOSEPH 'A'l'hough men may come and go. I go on forevern G. . . . General . . . from Kensingf ton . . . Football Squad . . . Cafeteria Monitor . . . Variety Show . . . Senior Boys' HifY . . . Rochester Institute of Technology I GERA G. s e as he giggle' . . 1 A . . ho . ' g Club ig ' l I W J GIBBONS. Rl D So peerless in his manly strength Dick . . . General . . . from Canisius . . . Student Council . . . college Page 22 GILLMAN, RAYMOND C. Righteousness and truth malqe the many' Ray . . . College Science . . . HR Basketball . . . Red Cross , . . Baseball . . . Chorus . . . Student Council . . . Mercer Speaking Contest . . . Senior Boys' HifY 3, Pres. 4 . . . Players 3, 4 . . . P.A. Announcer . . . Basketball and Tennis Squad . . . Hall Monitor , . . Head Usher, Arsenic and Old Lace . . . Inter HifY Council . . . Variety Show . . . University of Buffalo GLASER, BEVERLY J. She has half the deed done, who has made a beginning Bev . . . General . , . Chorus Variety Show . . . Office Monitor . Courtland State Teachers GNEISER, ROBERT H. An all around good fellow Bob ...N College Arts . . . Philatelic Society . . . BEACON Staff . . . Ten' nis Squad . . . HR Basketball . . . BEACON Homeroom Mgr .... Band . . . Players . . . Arsenic and Old Lace , cast . , , Hall Monitor . . . North Delaware HifY . . . Kingls Point Mer' chant Marine School Goal. R, B RT Wag' l i ' now hi ' 'mu Lb ...' e ts...Chess Club, Pres., e s.H . . German ub . Seniog B i'Y . . ey H ito , . . atelic ciety . . . nze n in . . . ornell University M GOLDMAN. ALAN Life is a play and women guild the plotl' Al . . . College Science . . . Orchestra . . . Band . . . Spanish and Movie Clubs . . . Football Squad . . . Track . . . Swimming . . . Players . 4. cast, Arsenic and Old Lace . . nsollegne N GOLDSTEIN, DAVID P. 'l'I'hey're only truly great who are truly good Dave . . . College Science . . . BEA' CON Associate Editorg Past Ass't Lit' erary Ed .... BEACON H.R. Mgr. . . . Legion of Honor 3, Treas. 4 . . . Key Club, Corresp. Sec'y . . . Mobile XfRay Committee . . . Basketball Squad . . . Olhce and Mail Monitor . . . Math Club . . . City Planning Award . . . PTA Panel . . . jeweled Honor Pin . . . University of Michigan Ooffyligfiti' GOLDSTEIN. GERALD S. l'He lwetli long who livelh wellu jerry . . . College Science . . , Home room Swimming and Football . . . Movi Buffalo GOLDSTEIN. HAROLD J. How much he gains who makes no claims Harry . . . College Science . . . 3 Honor Rolls . . . German and Movie Clubs . , , Math Club . . . University of Buffalo GOLDSTEIN, STUART Heres honesty, and good fellowship' 'kStu . . . College Science . . . Home' loom Basketball . . . lvlovie Club . . , University of Buffalo LONSON. PAUL Oli that a man might know the end of this days business Shark . . . Boys' Treasurer of Senior Class . , . Cllege Science . . . Pres. Student Council . . . BEACON Club Editor, fast Ed. Soph. column . . . Philateli Society, Sgt: at Arms . . . Chess and Science Clubs . . . HR Ticket Mgr .... Cafeteria and Hall Monitor . , . Football . . . Track . . . Internat'l Relations Club . . . Gold BEACON Pin . . . Alumni Popularity Contest... Student Chairman, Variety Show . . . Silver Honur Pin . . . preflaw school sooo. s NR 'l'l1e1e's -n ' rett a P ' We Xkmsf . ll S ll sri , . . ll ie ' . . EA CON Stall' . ' ' Variet . ovie Clu . . Gold ivcr :2fjL: fl Diff iaifxfill ' GR LY Q5 HH pheight is an Glrs Sp VBUVO.. Mne' s..'.Rid . . r . .' ' scum oxbv rolls . .plxlbrig ri f J f ff' Club . . . Chorus . . . University ol S ,451 f HABERSTRO. JOHANNE M. 'iWhistle and he'lI come to you jo . . . Fine Arts . . . from Holy Angels . BEACON Art Staff . . . Kodaya HifY . . . Riding Club . . . Movie Club . . . Girls' Sports . . . Stephens College HALLAM. GLADYS A form of airy grace GIadie . . . Home Economics . . . Student Council . . . Variety Show . .. Girls' Sports . . . 2 honor rolls . . . business school JHANDY. ROBERT M. 'AA servant who makes service seem divine Bob . . . College Engineering . . . Legion of Honor . . . Players . . . Key Club, Vice Pres .... Stage Crew 3, Master Flyman 4 . . . Projection Staff . . . Debate Team . . . French and Chess Clubs . . . Gold Honor Pin . . . Trinity College HARRINGTON. JOHN F. He too serves a certain purpose who only stands and cheers Fine Arts . . , 'BEACON Art Stall. .. Cheerleader . . . Nat'l Scholastic Conf test . . . Nat'l Meat Poster Contest . . . Wildlife Contest, hon. mention . . . North Delaware HifY . . . Swimming Squad . . . Albright Art School 5,f '5 af-1' HARRINGTON, MA The lady be both sweet an Fair Mare , . . Girls' Treasurer of' Senior Class . . . College Arts . . . from Mt. St. Mary's . . . BEACON Staff . . . Legion of Honor 3, 4 . . . Cheerleader . . . Senior Girls' HifY 3, 4 Oilice and Head Hall Monitor . . . Alumni Popularity Contest and Sr. Rep . . . Student Council . . . Red Cross .,. . Variety Show . . . Spanish Club, Vice Pres ..,. Gold Honor Pin . . . State Teachers College HARTFIELD. ROBERT C. I never let studies interfere with my education Bob . . . General . . . Senior Boys' HifY, Sgt. at Arms . . . Baseball Team . . . Homerooin Basketball . . . Movie Club . . . college Page 24 HARTLEY, RICHARD C. They are never alone that are accompanied by noble thoughts Rick . . . Fine Arts . . . Baseball Major . . . Football and Swimming Squads . . . Hall Monitor .Q . . Philatef lic Society . . . Science and Movie Clubs . . . art school HAYMAN. IQIAM A comrade nQso gl merry Mimi , Colle Sciencep EA' CON if . Le i of n . . . German u Vice s. . . 207 Council . .yffice onitor . . old Sports B . . . Bronze BEACO up . . . Gold Ho Pin . . . Come i- versity ff HELBRINGER, ELLEN I.. We live by admiration, hope, and loven L'Els . . . General . . . Baton irler . . . Movie 'Club . . . Girl 0 ts . business school .xx . HELFMAN. H. RONALD Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm Ronnie . . . College Engineering . . . Senior Boys' Hi-Y . . . Key Club . . . Flag Marshall . . . City Planning Award . . . Hall Monitor . . . Band, Swing Band . . . Projection Staff . . . Variety Show . . . HR Basketball . . . Gold Honor Pin . . . University of Buffalo HENDERSON. PATRICIA M. Always cheery, never sadn Pat . . . College Science . . . Kodaya HifY . . . Swimming, Monitor . . . Va- riety Show . . . Gold Sports B 2 honor rolls . . . State Teachers College HERMAN. JOAN E. I've got a pocket full of dreams General . . , French Club . . . Chess Club . . . journalism ga:-N -W' 5, v-- xw -ti.. . . ,M Hekmguss sigh, None has quite escaped her smile 'iSue . . . College Arts , . . BEACON BennettfinfReview Ed,, jr. Col. Ed. . . . Spanish and Movie Clubs . . . Qfhce Monitor . . . BEACON Silver Pin . . , Silver Honor Pin . . . Indiana Uni' versity HER MANN, MAR. NE JOYCE AP leasant voicgi always good f listen-i g ebate Team .P A 3 Eid ge Arte . V Lace . . . ,-lamation Sub . 'cial Chorus .. Y future u del at I from Kenmore . . . . cast, Arsenic and yers . . . Girls' Dec' AfO HifY . . . Spef Variety Show . , . HERRON, JEANNE MARIE Nothing endures but personal qualities Jello . . . College Arts . . . from Rochester . . . BEACON Staff . . . Legion of Honor . . . Kodaya Hi'Y . . . 207 Council . . . Office and Guidance Monitor . . . Movie Club . . . Gold Honor Pin . . . Cornell University HESS. RUTH J. A boy is, of all things, the most difficult to managen Ruthie . . . College Science . . . Play- ers . . . Hall and Library Monitor... Spanish and Movie Clubs . . . Variety Show . . , Gold Sports . . . Chorus . . . BEACON Staff . . . State Teachers College HEXAMER, HUGH D. Every thought sincere and true College Science . . . Legion of Honor 3, 4 . . . Players 3, Treas. 4 . . . Beta Hi-Y, Sr. Council Rep .,.. Key Club, Pres ..., Mercer Contest, Winner . . . Oratorical Contest, Winner . . . Red Cross . . . Stage Crew, Master Flyman . . , Master Electrician, Arsenic . . . Capt. Debate . . . Gold Speech Pin . . , Chief P.A. Technician . . . Silver Serv- ice Pin . . . German 'Club . . . Ameri- canism Essay Contest, hon. mention . . . Gold Honor Pin . . . Col y College .rl T' . M, nd hurt jf? Jr ,Swv N V' X t e to e Q,rc9,Hic e-eglkjl. Movie Club nilnor . . . State dS 2 rf afar o-4 ' I-I-QEDQEQ1-IT - .w-2ilr utdiii4r YTJ Bu ny . . . ene ' W, . . . e if ,ounf cil . erm' an ' C . Varie . . . l orts . . . Bronze Honor achers College HOELZLE, MARILYN R. .92,uietness only enhances her character neral . ' 'id Germ' 1 Cl s 5' gag o er: . . . a ovie Club . . N rar o or Business S , ,,'1,f..SaH-'- '.4 . rs HOFFMAN, LOIS R. Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment Frankie . . . College Science . . . Spanish and Movie Clubs . . . Library Monitor. . . Chorus . . . Smilin' Thru HR Ticket Mgr. , . . 300 point letter . . . University of Buffalo HOFFMAN. MILDRED ANNA The cautious seldom err Millie . . . College Science . . . Gerf man Club . . . Gold Sports B . . . Millard Fillmore Nursin' School - My - Avo -'ka' '- . . ' Q Homes, JEANNINE Simplicity and quietness become the gentle maiden NefNe . . . General . . . Movi Club . , . Chorus . . . 150 point lett . . State Teachers Coll ve A N I HO ZINSKI. LEONARD S. Gentle of speech, beneflcient of mind General . . , Bennett Rollers . . . N. Y. Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences Page 25 .-ff' L, Ridin w in an Ha on t r Koday ze Honor My ovely i twuth grace C cge Scien . . 'BEACON r. . T . ' ' g . . . S ' . d . i . . ' ' -, . , . d Spo t U . . ' . . . St eacher e HOUSMAN. RUTH 'lGazest ever true Ruthie . . . General . . . secretarial work IMERSHEIN, NANETTE O, but what those five feet cart do! ' an Co rts . . ' een 2 3 . . R i . . fhce im t ariet d Hono ni' o B alo JACKSON, GEORGE O. Full of vigor, full of vim, Brother, how that man cart swiml' College Science . . . Swimming Team 1, 2, Major 3, Co'Capt. and All High 4 . . . Track Squad . . . Photography Club . . . Variety Show .. . Beta Hi'Y 3, Vice'Pres. 4 . . . Yale University JAFFEY, ARLINE M. The only way to have a friend is to be orieu Ar . . . College Arts . . . French Contcstwhon. mention . . . French, Movie, and Spanish Clubs . . . BEA' CON Asst..Adv. Mgr .... Gold Sports MB . . . State Teachers College JEROME, RICHARD D. Personality is to a man, what perfume is to a flower L'Diek . . . College Science . . . from Technical . . . Lens and Shutter Club, Treas ..., Swimming Squad . . . HR Basketball . . . N. Y. State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences Page 26 OTC KISS J ANNJA 'G 4 MW JEWELL, ARTHUR D. Drifts through life without a care Art . . . General . . . Beta Hi'Y . . . Vice'President, Rollers . . . German Club . . . Nlovie Club . . .postgraduate course JOHNSON. CHARLES A. If you would rule the world quietly, you would keep it amusedl' Charlie . . . College Engineering . . . Legion of Honor 3, 4 . . . Key Club , . . Math Club, Vice'Pres .... Hall Moni' tor . , . Philatelic Society, Treas., Past Vice'Pres .... Senior 'Boys' Hi'Y 3, 4 . . . jeweled Honor Pin . . . Syracuse University ,N- JOH LEYi A 151 th ip' and paint Sh' 1 . - 1 At .. .BEACON ATt1St I .A Q . ketc Clubs .UQS oa c ' ,ft undecided Fw Q' uurc C JOHNSON, WALLACE P. He will forge a new link in the chain of progressn Swede . . . College Science . . . Swim' ming team 2, Major 3, All High 4 . .. North Delaware Hi'Y . . . HR Basket' ball . . . Variety Show . . . University of Buffalo . I Y and g N . . . . . Gym and all Moni vie b . . . id' ' g ' . . rsit of B rf? JOSEPH, ROBERT L. What liberty, a loosertedl spirit Bob . . . College Science . . . Track Squad . . . Homeroom Basketball . . . Orchestra and Band . . . Chorus . . . Riding and Movie Clubs . . . N. Y. Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences JOY. PATRICIA On with the dance, let joy be tmcnnfinedu '-'Little One , . . College Science . . . Irom Holy Angels . . . Variety Show . . . Variety Club . . . Chorus . . . Cifl:-' Sports . . . University of Buffalo :UQ IR G,U Art i Vicult, ient ' 'lewd U irl , . C e'Ars . . EACON t Sta . . il f Poster ' t vi ly t :gr fa st . . . l Sport ' . . ll'C KK PA Ca KAGER, FRANKLIN J. It's a, desimble plague to he too handsome a man Frank , . . College Science . . . Movie Club ...' Beta HifY, Sec'y . . . Red Cross , . . Trafhc Patrol . . . HR Basket- ball . . . University of Buffalo KALNITZ. JERROLD A. Art for pleasures sake jerry . . . Fine Arts . . . BEACON Art Staff . . . Movie Club , . . HR Basketball . . . Trackv and Football Squads . . . Albright Art School KALNITZ. KARL No one knows what 'til he tries General . . . work 0 KAMINSKY. ALLAN Ii e can do He says a thousand pleasant things Al . . . College Scien Philadelphia . . . College 'e . . from KANIZL, JUAN B. Tow eyes, your large and all' inquiring eyes -loanien . . . Salutatorian of Senior Class . . . College Science . . . BEA' CON Editorfinf'Chief, Past Ass't ELI. and Ass't Literary Ed .... Legion of Honor 3, 4 . . . City first prize, Ameri' canism Essay Contest , , . Mercer Speak' ing Contest . . . City Planning Award . . . Silver Service Pin, Ollice Monitor . . . International Relations and French Clubs . . . Mtibile X'Ray Committee . . . BEACON HR Mgr .... Cold BEACON Pin . . . jeweled Honor Pin . . . Cornell University KAPLAN, EUGENE L. The highest of ilistinctiims is service to others uGene . . . General . . . BEACON Photography Editor, Past Co'Ed. and Ass't . . . Lens and Shutter Club, Pres., Past Vice-Pres ..., Players , . , Movie Club . . . Gold BEACON Pin . . University of Buflalo E I U W ti M ! su ee ' Honor 1 Q- .I vi fl 1 L I ,. Vw I ' IU ' W ' Y 1 L 1 had-ve , X I . . . F k-' io V QI E, , aww, - KARNOFSKY, ARRENE That which does the most is a pleasant ' smile Renee . . , College Arts . . . from Masten . . . Chorus . . . Honor Rolls . . . Ollice lvfonitor . . . University nl Buffalo KASTING. NANCY LOUISE gwiwpep and energy 'kNan Hi-Y neil . . . Hi' , Vice' Pres. 4 . . . T e , Ri A angel Movie Cl . . rle Sh . , . Swim' ming onitor . . . letter . . Rollers . . . Choru eacone Hospital Nursing Scho KASTING. WILLIAM The best is that of which we dream' Bill , . . College Arts . , . German C'ub . . . Hall Monitor . . .Cafeteria Monitor . . . Senior Boys' Hi'Y. Sgt. at Arms . . . Swimming Team, Major . . . college Page 27 KATZ, WILLIAM You can't keep a good man down Bill . . . General . . . Red Cross . . . Hall Monitor . . , Movie Club . . . HR Basketball . . . Track, Cross Country, Swimming . . . Bryant E? Stratton WM N M. I up ves s ar I me o gm' i U mu f . ollege rts . . . BEA' . . . Red Cross . . . Hall or . . . Movie 'Club . . . Bronze or Pin . . . 150 point letter . . . state Teachers College KAYSER, JANET L. Efficiency carried out efficiently Ian . . . College Science . . . YfTeen, Rec. Secy .... Oflice and Library Mon' itor . . . Science and German Clubs.. . Orchestra . . . Cold Sports IB . . . Gold Honor Pin . . . Ohio Wesleyan University -XY' K I i i JJI D Hx 1 W, KER ISHNE 'I merry heart'ipeQ good ' ane ' .S . F me Ecolamics . . . AfO ah txzpllec. 'ecy .... Movie Club . . . b ' ss school KERSHANBAUM, RUTH She nevew thinks to shirk her work Ruthie . . . College Arts . . . Office Monitor . . . German and Spanish Clubs . . . Movie Club . . . Bronze Honor Pin . . . State Teachers College N .II RIILBRIDE, PATRICIA Lovelie1' than a sonnet 'IJ . ltilami . . .BEACON staff I I O uncil Office Monitor i . ogiglub . .I Silver Honor Pin . . Cold Sports B . . . Chown Uiusiness School age '28 I 1 I X y J KING, RUTI-I 'Ig ' A ready Sniile upon her face Ruthie .... G eneral . . . Girls' Sports '. college KLEIN. MARCIA L. Not so quiet as she looks General . . . Riding Club . . . Movie Club . . . Bronze Honor Pin . . . Gold Sports B . . . University of Buffalo If - S I . ' 14 I' 1 'Li vi-I ' 'bd ,..-cup wi- 'Dermal'- v KCCI-I, ALICE R. ' And the night shall be filled with musicf: ' Cookie . . . Music . . A. BEACON Music Staff . . . Band . .'TYfTeen Club' 2, A . . Chorus, accompanist . . . Movie Club . . . Variety Show . . . Fredonia' State Teachers , ,ix KORMAQ, LAWRENCE A car, a car, a kingdom for a car L'Larry . .J College Engineering . . . Hall Monitor . . . University of Buffalo Qi .3 ' -.J I fe I KREISS, KIERNAN I hecame a man and put away my childish things Cares . . . College Engineering . . . Chief Tech, P.A .... Senior Boys' HifY . . . Variety Club . . . Cross Country . . . Baseball . . . Variety Show . . , Michigan State College Resro AGEL A m 'd a fl An ie' lleg' r s . . . K d Hi aplain 4 . . . M ' ub . . . y point lette . . , or Pin . . . Universit of alo LAMBERT. ROBERT L. Wit and personality make the mani' Bob . . . College Arts . . . BEACON Freshman Column Ed .... Student Council . . . Legion of Honor 3, Treas. 4 . . . Swing Band . . . HR Basketball . . . Track Squad . . . Senior Boys' Hi' Y 3, Secy. 4 . . . Inter Hi'Y Council . . . Hall Monitor . . . Flag Marshal Variety Show . . . jeweled Honor Pin . , . Dartmouth College LANSILL, MARY ANN Sheik a apart Secreqfy of . . College Sciesice K. . Ed.g Past Ben tt 'g1 . BEA' Pres. ', . . Pres. . Astudgfyb Hono Teachers LA E SQBWJL e p sses -. . . . B iJ...1 oitor . . i . S nish ub . . ovie . . . Barbizon,Scho f M3159 LAUFER. RITA G. Serene and resolute College Arts . . . Hall Monitor . . . German Club . . . Movie Club . . . Honor Roll . . . Syracuse University f l A My T J A ll fi V,vtue is a r' one Do eyv . . Calllege Science . . . from I a . . BEACON Staff . . . Kodaya f ' . . Ofhce Monitor . . .'Movie Gb . . . Gold' Sports B , . . Bronze Honor Pin . . . Gpinnell College 49 'IS' flank- A-LQ' ZEER CEP 'TW A song is riches of the w H B . . . Music . . ACON Staff . . . YfTeen Club, Historia: . Clxxlus . . . Variety Show , . . Honor Pin . . . Fredonia State T ers R. LEE,'DOROTHY MURIEL It'sNniee to be natural, when you're naturally nice Dodie . . . Girls' Marshal of Senior Class . . . College Arts . . . Student Council 1, 2, 3, Secy. 4 .... Outstand' ing jr, Girl . . . Senior Girls' Hi'Y 3, 4 . . . Inter HifY Council . . . Legion of Honor 3, 4 . . . Red Cross . . . Alumni Popularity Contest . . . Cheerleader. . . Variety Show . . , 400 point letter . . . Jeweled Honor Pin . . . University of Michigan LEFCOWITZ. JOAN The magic of a face ,loanie . . . College Arts . . . BEA' CON Staff . . . French and Spanish Clubs . . . Movie Cluh . . . Variety Show . . . Girls' Sports . . . Bronze Honor Pin . . . University of Michigan LEGRESLEY, BETTY L. The blush is beautiful, but it is sometimes inconvenient , . . Movie Club . . , work l Lf HQQJI LEMAN, MARY LOUISE The town is at her twinkling feet Sissy . . . General . . . Senior Girls' HifY 3, 4 . . . Variety Show . . . Red Cross . . . Movie Club . . . Girls' Sports . . . Alumni Popularity Contest . . . Cheerleader . . . BEACON Staff . . . State Teachers College LENEY. JANE A. Laugh and the world laughs with you Janie . . . Music . . . 'BEACON Staff . . . Variety Show . . . Chorus . . . Gym Monitor . . . State Teachers College Page 29 LE ROCQUE, MARY A. A woman's hopes are woven of sunbeams' College Science . . . YfTeen Club 2, 3, 4 . . , AfO HifY . . . German Club . . . Movie Club , . . N, Y. Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences LESCH, JOYCE A. Great thoughts come from the heart College Science . . . BEACON Adver' tising Mgr, Past Asst .... YfTeen I. 2, 3, Sgt. at Arms 4 . . . Legion of Honor 3, 4 . . . Math, Science and Movie Clubs . . , Office and Gym Mon' itor . , . Football Ticket Mgr. . . . Bronze BEACON Pin . . , Silver Honor Pin . . . N. Y. Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences LESSES, RICHARD E. AlClLTfEM' must not 'ring tonight 'ADick . . . College Science . . . Home' room Swimming and Basketball . . . Band . . . lvluvie Club . . . Riding Club . . . University of Buffalo LEVIN, HANNAH S. Co-mprehends much in few wovdsn College Science , . . Movie Club . . . Millzird Fillmore Nursing School W we - 5, e , an o pert C ge nce . B CON Staff . . Ko ya i , jr. ouncil Rep 3, rr. unci ep. 4 . Riding and M lu Q . . . Monitor . . . d S rts ' . nze H nor Pin , ' Stat eache 1- LEWIS. GENE Into love and out again, thus I am and thus I go Swami . . . General . . . BEACON Staff . . . Movie Club . . . Chorus . . . Variety Show . . . State Teachers Col' lege Page 30 JIM . xr W ' kN'.,V .4 LOONSH, LEA1-k,R.y j ,L'V'Nothing,xls morieisimple than 'gp' 1 - ,4 greatnessuf - . 4 , p 5 'LLee College Scienc .-. . 'B ATL Honor . . .Red Cr s . . p Cit Plan mg Award .XE Sqzfqllis ,and Science lubs . . .glootball, icketvMgr .... Office an ' ui rice d'nitor . . . Bronze BI'?ACO1gllg'I3'inl,,B4. Jeweled Honor Pin . .' . Qqfnell University X 'Q' coN cffwiruzm mf. . ,eXlLeg1?5bf f rf C LOOS, NORMA JEAN Cupid's dart hath pierced her heart 'zleani' . . . General . . . BEACON Staff . . . Student Council 3,4 . . . Movie Club . . . Chorus . . . Sports. . . Variety Show . . . Bryant and Stratton LUNDBYE. ASTRID F. The pen is the tongue of the mind Al . . . College Arts . . . from River' dale School . . . BEACON Ass't Literary Editor . . . Girls' Sports . . . Bronze Honor Pin . . . Bard College 1 try all things, I can 'LArt . CON . . . BEA' R Tardy MACKS, LOIS J. One day, with life and heart is more than time fnoughn Lowie . . . College Arts . . . BEA' CON Staff . . . French, Spanish, and Movie Clubs . . . BEACON HR Mgr. , . . Sports Letter . . . college Club . . . I Monitor 3 honor rolls MACVITTI E. RALPH L. R1gl1teou,sness and truth make tlle man General . . . Red Cross . . . Home Room Basketball . . . Riding Club . . . Beta HifY 2, 3, 4 . , . Marines MAEFS. CAROL V. Duvet walqe me -just let me Qu on dreaming General . . . BEACON staff . . . Chorus . . . Red Cross . . , Hall Monitor , . . Variety Show . . , Girls' Sports , . . General Hospital School of Nursini MALAMAS, ANNA M. They xav what Rembrandt and for arf, hut wait 'tif Anna gets lrer start Fine Arts . . . BEACON Staff . . . French and Movie Clubs . . . BEACON HR Mgr ..., Prize in National Meat Poster Contest . . . Sketch Club . . . Pratt lnstitute MANNING. CAROL K. Merry words that muse College Arts . . . BEACON Stall' , . . Movie Club . . . Gold Sports B University of Buffalo MARFOGLIO, JOSEPH A. 'iAtlventurous lout truem Blackie . . . Col'ege Science . . . Movie Club . . . HR Basketball and Swinnning . . . University of Argentina x M I MIR ,s RL . I any 1KIl0.Sl 1rI vwori I f ' o hearts S ' ' . . Colle ' Scime . . . 'BEA' I .' 'ill . . I e i, fHonor . . . odaya if '., . . . eneb, Chess, and Rid, .ubs . . . Oliee Manitor . . . ' d Sports B . . . jeweled l'Ionor'mI1 . . . Cornell University MAYER, ROBERT B. A good fellow among fellows uBob . . . College Science . . . Stu dent Council . . . Cafeteria Monitor.. Hall Monitor . . . Sr. Rep., Alumni Dance . . . Canisius College MCCARTHY. PATRICIA A. Personality never goes out of faxlnori 'kPat , . . College Science . . . Ironi Mt. St. uloseplfs , . . BEACON Stall . , . Hall Monitor . . . State Teacher College McCOY. WILLIAM A mari is but what lie lqrmuietlf' 'LBill . . . General . . . fixture unde cidcd MCDADE. JOHN Hur friends best know lux true worth' jack , . , General . . , Football I Major 3,4 . . . Football Ticket Mgr . . . HR Basketball . . . Track Squad . . . Senior Hi-Y, Sr. Rep. . . Post Graduate MCGLQSSON, BEATRICE I M A heavwyhiih Srnxleui - , shi. Be -f rf C level Arty-J, . BE 'TUIN Stigi. . .Lu GSU Chapniin .- . L . anishi Fr'Nkh'ai14LM,u.9ic bs . . . Lewelt'd.HoEopq'.P1n . . it f f' ar W ' ' ,usiness s ool ,lb V . I M? wi' '-. : I 'Lf'.. In L 1. I - x L 6 x r . D ,rrf I McQUILLIN, MARY F. W- ,s., ' X .- Here'x a girl wliofv quiet mul XLUKUI' uMolly . , . Home Economics . . BEACON Stall' . . . TrifY , , . Movit Club , . . Girls' Sports . . , Cyni Moni tor . . . Silver Honor Pin , . . Stan Teachers College Page 3l MELZER. ELAINE J. A heart with room for every joyl' General . . . Rochester Institute of Technology fs., Q .,- bmgh 47' X344-. , MERTENS, AT R Q .1 If-Lvoqrnliaan Lnlqgci-rtLfQce 'N a 'Finfg Arts ACON 6 'Sta egion of Senior girls ifY 3, V. Pres. Inter dx E ifY Council . . . Nat'l HifY Congress . . . Student Council . . . Sketch Club , . , Ofhce Monitor . . . Nat'l Scholastic Art Contest . . . Gold Sports . . . Icwclcd Honor Pin . . . State Teachers College METZGER. HERBERT J. Carefree and gay, he goes his own way Herb . . . General . . . Homeroom Ticket Mgr. . . . Variety Show . . . future undecided MEYERS, BARBARA ANN Stop me if yozfve heard this- Barb . . . General . . . BEACON Stall . . . Spanish, Science, and Movie Clubs . . . Library and Hall Mcnnitor . . . Chorus . . . Gold Sports B . . . Bronze Honor Pin . . . University of Buffalo MEYNCKE. DONALD Life is itself but a game at football Don . . . Student Council . . . Foot' ball Maiiir 3, 4, All High 4 . . . Senior Boys' HifY . . . Track . . . PostfGradu' ZIIC MIDDA, MARILYN A smile that comes from within College Arts . . . French, Spanish, and Movie Clubs . . . Silver Honor Pin . . . University of Buffalo Page 32 MONROE. ALICE M. Sleep is the best cure for waking troublesl' MAI . . . College Science . . . Senior Girls' Hi-Y . . . BEACON Alumni Editor, Past Ass't . . . BEACON Homerooni Mgr .... Hall and Gym Nlonitor . . . Gold Sports NBS . . . Vwlilliam Smith College MORRIS, RITA A. l'StyIe is the dress of thoughts Rigor . . . Fine Arts . . . BEACON Staff . . . Albright Art School MUNSOHAUER, GEORGE W. 'And we're allgood fellows together Engineering . BEACON Staff . . . BEACON Homeroom Mgr .... HR Basketball . . . Track . . . Hall Monitor . . . Movie Club . . . North Delaware HifY 2, 3, Chaplain 4 . . . Inter HifY Council . . . undecided MURPHY, WILLIAM J. Let's go hand in hand, but one before the otherl' 'iBiIl . . . Players . . . cast, 'iArsenic and Old Lace . . . French Club . . . Movie Club '. . . University of Buffalo NABER, DAVID R. For hels a jolly good fellow General . . . from,Canisius . . . Home' room Basketball . . . Baseball Team. . . Q Canisius College 01 1 i YS! NA , TH J. as never aint with re air r s nt uncil ' ie a ib ' . . er . . . R C . . . St e ' . . . ' ' f iding ub . . C us . . A I Staff . iety ow . . al net U itor . . e College ,eta NATHANSON. EVELYN One native charm than all the gloss of im Evie . . . General . . . from Niagara Falls . . . Variety Show . , . Chorus . .. University of Bu tfalo NEIFACH. ROLENE Merrily' live, and long Ro , . . General . . . Dress Design' ing NOVIER. . SHBILEY A' lth Heav ,to0! oi ' . . i ts . . . from c . . AfO 4' . . . BEACON tall' . . . Albrigh Art School O'CONNOR, SHEILA A. Light of step and heart is she College Science . . . BEACON HR Mgr .... Movie Club . . . Hall Moni- tor . . . Senior Girls' HifY . , . Busif ness School EV, I. Wy- qlulam' - 'ii 'L J XVh,gevei iepopiilarllqgefves U tj? ncqlentiopfl '- 1' J' . 'Prrfgheg ofgsniqrjddas ., gCbllege ' J Arts .3. . Senior Girlhf' i'Y 3,'Pqe5f.4 ' In H1 Y ,Cbunci e all V 'LB' Chcxribsiyll, yariety. Ulnbwng BEA?i Stiff . . .-Aliimni Popularity O ibl , . Gu1dLS5orts B 4. . . Unif, ver! yofMichig,aH ' f ax E Q u-'5 '-I ' L- V i 'H ., 'N ' O'ROURKE, ELIZABETH A. Q- Sweet and lovely Bette . . . General . . . from Massa' chusetts . . . Variety: Club . . . Rollers . . .V YfTeen Club . Movie Club . . . Karl., ' .,- f...4':--- H 'K Il . -Mi as i fs f-L .L it OTTO. NORMAN E. Still water runs deep k'Norm . . . General , . . Hall Monif tor . . . Hoineroom Basketball . . . Base' ball Squad . , . Art School PALANKER. LEONARD All my Heavens within my reach Lenny . . . General . . . Cross Counf try . . . Movie Club . . . work PALMER. EARL L. When the tru.th's known, he's a regular riot College Science . . . BEACON Staff . . . 'Beta Hi-Y . . . Stage Crew . . . Debate Team . . . Ofhce and Hall Mon' itor . . . Projection Staff . . . Home' room Basketball . . . Movie Club . . . college PATTERSON. ELIZABETH A. Cleverness is serviceable for everything L'Betty . . . from Buffalo Seminary. . . AfO Hi-Y 3, Pres. 4 . . . Inter HifY Council . . . Variety, French, and Movie Clubs . . . Variety Show . . . University of Buffalo PAULIN. DOROTHY Always smiling, always gay Home Economics . . . A'O Hi'Y . . . Swimming and Home Economics Monif tor . . . State Teachers College PENNER. EUDE J. He that hath knowledge, spareth his words College Science . . . Student Council l,2,3 ...Legion of Honor 3,4 . . . Players . . . Gold Service Pin, Office Monitor . . . Arsenic and Old Lace German Club, Pres. 3 and 4 . . . Face ulty Ass't . . . Bookstore . . . Science and Movie Clubs . . . jeweled Honor Pin . . . Columbia University. Page 33 PETERS, ANTOINETTE The best of life is conversationm Alice BEACON Stall . . . Office Monitor . . . Work PETERS, JOAN A. Be good, sweet maid joanie . . . General . . . Student Council . . . Riding Club . . . Movie Club . . . nursing school PICKRAL. ELLEN J. Good humor is the health of the souln College Science . . . BEACON Staff. . . Movie Club . . . Hall and Gym Monif tor . . . Chorus . . . Gold Sports B . . . Millard Fillmore Nursing School PLISS, HAROLD C0m'fades, my tongue can spealql' Duke . . . College Science . . . BEA' CON Staff . . . Football Squad . . . Homeroom Basketball . . . Band . . . Hall Monitor . . . Movie Club . . . future undecided POHL. SHERWIN S. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart L'Sher . . . College Arts . . . Philatelic Society, Sec. 1, Vice Pres. 2, Pres. 3 . . , Bookstore . . . German Club . . . Movie Club . . . Bryant and Stratton Business School POTOSKY,- ANNETTE My theory is to enjoy life Butch . . . General . . . Silver Honor Pin . . . Work Page 34 PRITCHARD. GRIFFITH E. 'iW0men annoy meg I love to be annoyed Griff . . . General . . . from De Veaux . . . Senior Boys' HifY . . , Homeroom Basketball . . . Swimming and Football Squad . . . HR Football Mgr .... Hall Monitor . . . Movie Club . . . college RAYBOU LD, ELIZABETH G. Good humor is goodness and wisdom combined ,V K Betty . ,X eragig . V. ,Movie Club . . . Gold A550 W' df ,tel phone Company, Cf i ,W Y' 4 ,f V jf 1-J . 'pr , i A ty asv Q sr x 1- - XJ: .. - -.1 U It ij, -KQJ ix ,jf ft in 1 .f X ,.. ,, , , A A ,, V ' ' 4 ,l ' J' N l 'r , .,' 4 ' - f V Uv ,X .,,fV ,I g ,fl-' V L ,all . I 47 l L 1 , V, 1 V 1 , , .ff.'f 4 'f l V ff ff if REAGQAN, LI ABETH Quiet a sin re, a combination no at 'LBetsy . . ege Sc' . . . from Or . . . aya . Movie Cl . . . ing Clu . .vSt e Teach' U. REED, E. JOANNE The endearing elegance of female friendshipn 'LIU' . . . College Science . . . 207 Council . . . Kodaya HifY 3,4 . . . Inter HifY Council . . . Red Cross . . Student Council . . . Movie Club . . . Millard Fillmore School of Nursing REINSTRA. MARJORIE A. Friendship holds the world together Margie . . . General . . . Movie Club . . . telephone company RENNICK, HBARBARA JOYCE A pretty girl withlcharm and grace 'ilerceu . College Science . . . Senior GirltHifY 3, 4 . . . 'Bronze Honor Pin . . . EACON Staff . . . Gym and' Hall Monitor . . . Variety Show . . . Red Cross . . . Lost and Found . . . Movie Club . . . Gold Sports B . . . Chorus . . . Millard Fillmore Nursing School RESSEL, FRED My Old love for the water has come back again Fritz . . . General . , . Swimming Major . . . North Delaware Hi'Y . . . Variety Show . . . Track . . . Home' room Basketball . . . Movie Club . . . State Teachers College RICHARD. ROGER C-3. A prank a day, keeps boredom away Rang . . . College Science . . . Cheer' leader . . . North Delaware HifY, Treas. , . . lnter HifY Council . . . Homeroom Swimming . . . Baseball and Track Teams . . . Hall and Cafeteria lvlonitor Variety Show . . . West Point ROBINS. ALLAN H. He's a ip 'I ' 0 RI' l . l e eie Om a . . nis S . . . Cross asketball . . . s Club vie Club . . . Uni' -.- o ry . . . A ver ity ofyfl 0 Q ROBINSON. MILTON I am the master of my fate Mitty . . . College Science . . . Movie Club . . . Homeroom Basketball . . . University of Buffalo R ETZER. JA T NN ' r 4 y lfucagon to nf st jan . pace . . . B - C0 .ff QQ. Preglgtii f U 6 Y -s 935- 8-fLe'5f'Ray l I, EYQY , , eugqa 1-1 ,yvlfcld . lj! 0 A ROLL , RIQYA ANN e to be appreciated Pat . . . e E omi . . . Varie' t ow . Cl b . ome fy carer ROSE. DOREEN A. And Rose is the color of love and youth k'Dee . . . General . . . French Club . . . BEACON Art Staff . . . 300 point letter . . . Jeweled Honor Pin . . . plans undecided ROSENFIELD, SUZANNE K. Happy tlze heart tliat sighed for suclz a one Sue . . . College Science . . . Senior Girls' HifY 3, 4 . . . dental hygiene ROSENTHAL, CYNTHIA 'Tix only noble to be good Cy . . . General . . . BEACON Staff . . . TrifY . . . Riding Club . . . Movie Club . . . Brockport State Teachers' College ROSNER, JUDITH Sincerity and trutlz are the basis of every virtue Judy . . . College Arts . . . BEACON Staff . . . Movie, French, and lnternat'l Relations Clubs . . . French Contest, second prize . . . City Planning Award . . . Mercer Speaking and Girls' Ora- torical Contests . . . Players . . . Jew' eled Honor Pin . . . State Teachers College ROSSEN. ALLEN Ur1flinclzing, he faces tlze world Al . . . General . . . from East . . . Business School r- W6 RUPERT ALICE Mf A heart that is a Al . . . G 'Y . . CRM' ing Club! . r a nd n Busif n SOSC ol W ,S ,QSLFP ON C Page 35 A EL ARB A A. I , .Qfiyiin .ff y' . enerl . . BEA . . nior Gi Hi' . . . st Found . . 300 etter 1 . . . ovie Club . . . Ofli ibrary, I and wimming Monitor . . . Millard Fillmore School of Nursing I A K. 'So t and so earne ' at . eneral . . m Sacred eart . vie Cl . . Business Scho , 'Jr' b Q5 XJ SCHAFFNER, ORVIS V. A quiet lad, but quite a lad Orville . . . Engineering . . . Movie Club . . . work SCHALL. DONALD J. EverytIzing will come if a man will only wait Bones . . . General . . . Canisius College SCHAWEL. THELMA JEAN A smile is always on her face Thelm . . . College Science . . . BEACON Staf . . . Gold Sports B . . . AfO HifY 3, Treas. 4 . . . Variety Show . . . Orchestra . . . Rollers . . . nursing in Pennsylvania SCHENK. JOHN C. 'Sincerizy is a quality possessed by few johnny . . . General . . . BEACON Homeroom Mgr .... Movie Club . . . Chess Club . . . Track and Cross Counf try Squads . . . Orchestra . . . music school Page 36 SCHLEHR, JANICE H. - UI am wealthy in my friends Jan . . . Fine Arts . . . BEACON Staff' . . . Gold Sports B . . . cheer' leader . . . Variety Show . . . Senior Girls' HifY . . . Chorus . . . Movie Club . . . State Teachers College SCHLEUSS. BEVERLY 'iTheTe's lovelight in her eyes Bev . . . College Science . . . Student Council, Freshmen Rep .... Hall Monif tor . . . Guidance Monitor . . . Gold Sports B . . . University of Buffalo SCHMUCKLER. GARY D. He dresses up and looks his best Gary . . . Engineering . . . BEACON HR Mgr .... Red Cross . . . Track Squad , . . Band . . . Chorus . . Riding and Movie Clubs . . . Office Monitor . . . HR Basketball . . . Civic Planning Award . . . Lens and Shutter Club . . . Silver Honor Pin . . . University of Buffalo SCHNEIDER. RICHARD P. uWhy iSn't everyone content like me? Dick . . . General . . . University of Buffalo SCHREIBER. IRWIN G. With energy and sleepless vigil, he goes forwardu Irv . . . College Arts ...i Civic Plan- ning Award . . . Hall Monitor . . . Chess Club . . . German Club . . . Legion of Honor . . . Silver Honor Pin . . . State Teachers College SCHRUTT, CYNTHIA B. A way that's all her own Cippy . . . General . . . BEACON Staff . . . Tap Chorus . . . Movie Club . . . Band . . . Variety Show . . . Gold Sports B . . . University of Buffalo SCHULTZ, JANICE L. 'Modesty is the grace of the soul Janie , . . General . . . BEACON Stall . . . 3 honor rolls . . . Y-Teen Club . . . Movie Club . . . State Teach' ers College scorr wlt ce R. X ilejal ays on ber face usic I. Beacon Staff . . . Y en Club . . . Movie f , ,fl , fijlht. . f ,undeclared li tl of W SEGAL, JOYCE D. To make the best of life, and tlie most of it Red . . . General . . . from Masten . . . French Club . . . Gym Monitor . . . State Teachers' College SELBY. RICHARD H. A man of honor Dick . . . College Engineering . . Civic Planning Award . . . Orchestra 1 Band . . . Projection Staff , . . Home' room Swimming . . . Track Squad . . Movie Club . . . Silver Honor Pin . . R.P.I. SELLE, E. DONALD How happy tlie life, undisturbed by scholarly cares Don . . . College Science . . . North Delaware HifY . . . Tennis Team . . . Homeroom Swimming and Basketball . . . Track Squad . . . Stage Crew . . . Movie Club . . . Hall and Cafeteria Monitor , . . college SHAFER, LEONARD A. Aspiration and glory both Lee . , . College Science . . . from East . . . French Club . . . Homeroom Basketball ..,' Basketball Mgr. and Major . . . college 's .5 x SHAFER, MARGARET C. I UMa Art love to bear thine earnest voice rg . . . General . . . Pittsburgbx Institute , U SHEEHAN. JANET M. 4'Love,6'urioxity, freclqlus, and doubt' -lanny . . . Fine Arts . . . Senior Girls ' Hi'Y 3, 4 . . . Variety Show . .- Chorus . . . Oflice Monitor . . . Hall Monitor . . . Stah Teacherf College SHE .My ...BQVN ' 1 ' I RMAN, BEVERLY A. joys are many, my troubles few . . . College Science . . . BEA' CON Staff . . . Student Council 1,3 . . . Chess Club, Vice Pres., Past Sec'y . . . Red Cross . . . Homeroom Ticket Mgr .... Movie Club . . . University of Buffalo SHERWOOD, GLENN G. Ar1clzors aweiglz, my boy College Engineering . . . from Canisius . . . Cafeteria Monitor . . . Lens and Shutter Club, Secly . . . BEACON Staff . . . North Delaware HifY . . . Cross Country and Track . . . Movie Club . . . Math Club . . . U. S. Naval Acad' emy I n SHUPE, BEVERLY B. KLTIICTCVS ll twinkle in lier eve Billie . . . Eine Arts . . . from Mass' achusetts . . . BEACON Staff . . . Two Honor Rolls . . . University' of Bullalo SIEGEL. NORMA R. Friendship is tlze lnreatlii-ng roxe' Normie . . . College Science . . . BEACON Stall' . . . 150 point letter Orchestra, Conccrtmistress, Past Ass't . . . three honor rolls . . . Office Monitor . . . Movie and Science Clubs . . . Spanish Club . . . Syracuse Uni' versity Page 37 V L SILVERSTEIN. VICTOR C. 'Our pastime and our happiness grow 'LVic . . . College Science . . . Tennis Squad 1, 4 . . . Movie 'Club . . . Uni' versity of Buffalo SLY, GORDON B. Art is the stored honey of the human soul Gordie . . . Fine Arts . . .BEACON Art Staff . . . future undecided SMITH, DIANE K. Garmented in the light from her own beauty DeeDee . . . General . . . BEACON Staff . . . Senior Girls' HifY 3, 4 . . . Variety Show . . . Guidance Monitor . . . Hall Monitor . . . Spanish Club . . . Movie Club .I-.State Teachers College .xx 1, ' f I I -I SMITH, JOYCE E. Charm often lies in being quiet Suzie . . . College Arts . . . YfTeen Club 2, Chaplain 3 . . . D'Youville College 'ru ' , V --AML' lqiliktfifl 'lil X .lava SMITH. JOYCE H. And the young fair maiden has quiet eyes Smitty . . . General . . . Beacon HR Mgr .... Y-Teen Club 3, Corresp. Secy. 4 . , . Variety Show . . . Movie Club . . . 150 point letter . . . State Teachers College SORRELL. SYLVIA N. Who is Sylvia, that all our swains commend her Syl . . . College Arts . . . from Mas' ten . . . Riding Club . . , Bronze Honor Pin . , . University of Buffalo Fage 38 is V1 -s m SPARCINO, CHARLENE T. The beauty of women is their hair , , Charlie . . fiGeneral . . . from Alle- gany . . f Chorus . . . Chess Club Sec'y . . . State Teachers College X sPEcToR. ANYTA E. Life is madbup of little things General . .ri Moyiie Club . . . Girls' Sports . . . Bkyant and Stratton Business School 1 XV, SPIEGELMAN, JOEL Weave harmonies divine, yet ever new College Science . . . French Club, Treas. . . . Variety Show . . . three year grade uate . . . Yale University School of Music. SPONT. WILLIAM M. Take it easy, have your fun Bill . . . College Science . . . Track Squad . . . University of Buffalo STEWART. ROBERT O. Character gives splendor to youth Bob . . . College Science . . . Legion of Honor 3, Pres. 4 . . . Senior Boys' HifY 3, 'Chaplain 4 . . . Track Squad . . . Projection Staff . . . Orchestra, Swing Band . . . Players . . . Stage Crew, Master of Properties . . . Arsef nic and Old Lace . . . Rollers, Treas. . . . Hall Monitor . . . Variety Show . . . German and Key Clubs . . . Gold Honor Pin . . . Swarthmore -College STINSON, PATRICIA L. Thy dimples have beauty Pat . . . College Science . . . Office Monitor . . . Variety Show . . . Chorus . . . Hall Monitor . . . Gold Sports B . . . Riding Club . . . French Club . . . State Teachers College STRAUSS. RITA B. She walks in beauty like the night Reet . . . College Arts . . . from Masten . . . Spanish Club . . . Movie Club . . . 8 honor rolls . . . University of Buffalo STROMAN. NANCY J. The gentle mind by gentle deeds is known 'iNan . . . College Science . . . from St. Maryls Seminary . . . Gym Monif tor . , . Movie Club . . . Bronze Honor Pin . . . State Teachers College STUNKEL. JAMES G. Man about town jim . . . General . . . University of Buffalo SULTANIK. MILDRED Earnestness is the salt of eloquence General . . . Chorus . . . Spanish Club . . . German Club . . . State Teachers College SUTHERBY, HERBERT A. On the sunny side of the street 'lSuds . . . College Science . . . Home' room Basketball . . . Swing Band . . . Orchestra . . . future undecided SWAIN. DAVID L. Music is well said to be the speech of angels Dave . . . College Science . . . Cafe' teria Monitor . . . Chorus . . . North Delaware Hi-Y 2, 3,4 . . . Swimming . . . Football Squad . . . Track 1f4 . . . University of Buffalo SWANGER, THOMAS N. lt's 'Tommy this, and 'Tommy that k'Tom . . . College Science . . . Senior Boys' HifY . . . Track Squad I, Team 2, Majiir 3, 4 . . . Homeroom Basket' ball . . . Football 2, 3, Major 4 . . . post graduate THIER, PAULETTE H. By winning words, she conquers willing hearts Paul . . . General . . . BEACON HR Mgr .... Student Council . . . Gold Service Pin, Ollice Monitor . . . 150 point letter . . . Riding Club . . . Bronze Honor Pin . . . Bryant and Stratton Business School ' ' fieeefi-75 llfffffifr !ffli'T5i'-cQ?fiCL fig.. aff ff- fa. ,W -.C J Z3 M A 1, L0 K , r13ioMAs:.pe'RoTHY A. V, . . fue,- ni i . CL 4 - ,g lt,s quality, uantxty, that CLQ--'A . - nts'Vx-3. . .' G ner. . . ffrqm Sacred llfiifffl' ' Asa i'YiL1.?.3.l'L'1p'r.,' Ill usipees SFHDAQ If-I+ I. A' . x I-'L N F I. VX-Xu P' I 'i . .M -ef 1 ' 1, if -r ' 4' THROM. Roagrf Mfg gg,f,,-.. A iFaith is the3'EQEEbfl'ILife fl Rog . . . College Science . . . Band . . . . Oflice Monitor , . . Track Squad Lrg. . . . Variety Club, Pres ....- Civic ,. Planning Award . . . Beta Hi'Y 3, 4... C- Players . . . Rollers . . .IFrench, Movie? and Spanish Clubs . . . Variety Showf, . . . College, Priesthood TIERNAN. WILLIAM J. Handsome is as handsome does Bill . . . College Science . . . North Delaware HifY 2, 3,4 . . . Baseball Team 3,4 . . . Basketball Team 3,4 . . . Cafeteria Monitor . . . college TRUCKENBROD, WILLIAM A. The superim man is honest in his conduct Truck . . . Historian of Senior Class . . . Student Council 1, 3, Sr. Rep. 4... Outstanding Junior Boy . . , North Del- aware HifY 2, 3, Area Council Pres. 4 . . . 3 honor rolls . . . Swimming Squad 2,3, Co-Capt. and All High 4 . . . Track Squad . . . Alumni Popularity Contest ...I Cafeteria Monitor . . . Variety Show . . . Yale University Page 39 UMANSKY. PHYLLIS D. Clothes make the woma-rin Phyl . . . General . . . from Masten . . . Movie Club . . . Riding Club . . . University of 'Buffalo VAN SLYKE, RICHARD P. I must be about my fathers business Van , . . College Science . . . HR Basketball . . . Cheerleader . . . Track Squad . . . Hall Monitor . . . Movie Club . . . Riding Club . . . Variety Show . . . University of Buffalo VATER, EDWIN M. Good natured, quiet, and wellflilqedu Eddy . . . College Science . . . Home' room Basketball . . . Track Squad . . . Tennis Squad . . . University of Buffalo VIGNERON. RAYMOND To love the game beyond the prize Ray . . . College Science . . . Home' room Basketball . . . U. S. Navy VOLK. GEORGIANA . 'Yoinllqlwlf be the grace ' . . . Colleg cience . C B e ' . . . n u r . Iijgstorian 4 .if I. .'C. Or estra. . giold Service Pin Monit . OO pt. lectrer . . c ie, a Frenc ubs . . . eachers I If VOLKERT. RICHARD K. 'YoutIi is full of pleasure Dick . . . College Science . . . Beta HifY . . . Hall Monitor . . . Track Squad . . . Variety Club, Vice Pres. . . . N. Y. Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences Page 40 WADE. JOANNE D. Vim, vigor and vitality joanie . . . Home Economics . . . Tap Chorus . . . Spanish Club . . . Movie 'Club . . . Variety Club . . . Variety Show . . . college WALKER, RACHEL A. All good things are the fruit of originality General . . . Kodaya HifY 1, 2, 3, Vice Pres. 4 . . . 207 Council . . . Otlice Mbnitbr . . . Inter Hi-Y Counql 3, 4 . . ,. Bronze Honor Pin . . . Gold Sports B . . . work ' i I If . . 1 x X . r Q ui , a ,Ii , my x 5 VV-. WM safe A . Whe ,slf eyes are smliiiign KL 1-I is Genera . from Kensingtcfh . . . dfls' Ssrlett . . . Movie C ub . .vzfuture ecided WATKIN. SUZANNE M. Lives true life and loves true love Sue . . . General . . . Senior Girls' HifY 3, 4 . . .BEACON Staff . , . HR Ticket Mgr., Arsenic and Old Lace . . . Hall Monitor . . . Girls' Sports . . . State Teachers College WEBEBYQWE. Sw ets to the sweet lege ence . . . Y' en Club Pres. , ' efPres. 4'. . C tickets . . . M v Cl .'. . d Sports B . . . iety 0 . N. Y. lnstitute of p ' A d Sciencesxl ,XJ L. . iq X' I X, 1 , ff XI. Iv G, Q VI' . , H V I' X ll Y xi XN V ix , Y WEIILRIIC , MARJORIE J. jNlI Gentle and evening clear Marge . . . General . . . Movie Club . . . work WEINBERG. HARRY IATIICTCIS music in the air 'lHersh . . . College Science . . . from Masten A . . Tennis Team 2, Major 3, 4 . . . Band . . . Movie Club . . . Variety Show . . , University of Buffalo WEINBERG, MORTON B. He lives his days where the sunbeams start Morty . . . College Science . . . from Grover Cleveland . . . Philatelic Society . . . college WEINSTEIN. SUZANNE The pursuit of the perfect Suzie . . . College Arts , . . French Club. . . Spanish Club . . . Gold Honor Pin . . . Bryn Mawr College WELKER. JOAN A. With a faultless r thm and ci mus' Irhy e r eno' . . . ' . . N . - -- 2, , nter lub . 4 . . . L ' f' o 0 . C roma M, Viv . . rc stra , . . Ch rus . . t riety Show . . . French Club... ii- S o s U . .. jeweled Honor Pin . li '-. . tate Teachers 4 WESTBY, D True o h r and her r' ds C e ' . . onitor . . . ra ni . er Honor Pin . . more ool of Nursing WESTERMAN. DORIS W. The pursuit of sweetness and light Don . . . College Arts and Home Economics . . . Bookstore . . . Red Cross . . . BEACON Staff . . . Movie Club . . . Spanish Club . . . jeweled Honor Pin . . . State Teachers' College WESTON, KENNETH C. Lifes hnal star is Broclierliooiln Ken . . . College Engineering . . future undecided WILLER. JAMES W. And he is wondrous jim . . . College Science HifY . . . Track Major . fair . . . Beta . . Office Monitrlr . . . University of Buffalo WILLNER. LARRY E. The 'rule of my life is to make pleasure my business Arab . . . College Science . . . BEA CON Staff . . . Cross Country Major . . . Track . . . Lens and Shutter Club Vice Pres .... Players . , . Hall and Guidance Monitor . . . cast, Arsenic and Old Lace . . . HR Basketball . . City Planning Award . . . Orchestra Band . . . Red Cross . . . BEACON HR Mgr .... University of WILSON. PHILIP C. Tall he is, and bold an Phil . . . College Science dent Council I, 2, junior Re Buffalo il gay . . . Stu p.3.. Basketball Major . . . Homerooin Bas' ketball . . . Senior Boys' Hi'Y 3, Vice Pres. 4 . . . Legion of Honor 3, 4 . . Gold Honor Pin . . . Syracuse Uni' versity WINER. PAULINE H. Laugh and the world laughs with ,, you Paul . . .- General . . . iroi . . . Moyie Club . . . Riding University of Buffalo WQLDMAN. SHERMAN Few things are impossib diligence and skill n lvlasten Club . . . Ie to Sherm . . . College Science . . . Track Squad . . . Philatelic S ociety . . . Variety Show . . . Hall Monitor . . . Football Squad . . . Movie and German Clubs . . . HR Swimming an ball . . . Gold Honor Pin . versity of Buffalo d Basket' . . Uni' Page 4'l WOLFE, LOUANNE M. That light whose smile kindles the universe Home Economics . . . Tri-Y . . . Hall fvlonitor . . . BEACON Stafl . . . Gold Sports UB . . . BEACON Homeroom Mgr .... Spanish and Movie Clubs . . . Bronze Honor Pin . . . State Teachers College WOLFE, SHIRLEY J. :Nice things come in small packages Shirl . . . General . . . Oilice Monif tor . . . Chorus . . . Riding Club . . . Bronze Honor Pin . . . University of Buiiiilo WOLFFE, BEVERLY L. 'Streaking the darkness radiantlyu i'WllSSIC'. . . . Fine Arts . . . BEACON Stall . . . Riding Club . . . Movie Club , . . Spanish Club . . . Bronze Honor Pin . . . State Teachers College WOLKOWITZ. DAVID R. A book is the only immortality Dave . . . from France . . . Band . . . january graduate . . . New York City WOOD, DONNA M. Dancing to please the wind Homci Economics . . . BEACON Stall . lxdovie Clubs. . . 2 honor rolls . . . business school , xp 'X I Iwooo, ROBERT H. Honor, glory, and popular praise Bob . . . College Science . . . 'Beta HifY . . . Key Club . . . Hall Monitor . . . State Teachers College Page 42 WOODLEY, DONALD R. 4Men go the farthest when they are the smoothest Don . . . College Science . . . Student Council 1, Soph. Rep. 2, 3 . . . Beta HifY 2, Area Council 3, Treas. 4 . . . Mercer Speaking Contest . . . Debate Team . . . Players, Exec. Comm. 3, 4 . . . Inter HifY -Council . . . Stage Crew, Master Elect. 3, Stage Mgr. 4 . . . Red Cross . . . Projection . . . Key Club . . . Arsenic and Old Lace . . . Mgr. Tennis Team . . . Riding Club, Scc'y, Pres .... German Club, Treas .... Chess Club, Pres .... Silver Speech Pin . . . Silver BEACON Pin . . . Philatelic Society . . . HR Basketball . . . Silver Honor Pin , . . Cornell University YORKO, ELLA MARIE 'Small courtesies sweeten life L'Mitzi . . . General . . . Girls' Sports . . . Pennsylvania Business School ZAHLER. MARILYN Humor is an asset General . . . Homeroom Ticket Mgr. . . . Movie Club . . . Brockport State Teachers ZARIN. ELAINE R. Good taste is the flower of good sensel' General . . . Spanish Club, Secy. . . . 2 honor rolls , . . Gold Sports B . . . Riding Club . . . Movie Club . . . Hall and Gym Monitor . . . University of Buffalo ZIMMERMAN, MARY LOUISE She's a girl you'll notice twice Mary Lou . . . College Arts . . BEACON StaH . . . Legion of Honor . . . Movie Club . . . HR Ticket Mgr. . . . Oilice and Hall Monitor . . . slew' eled Honor Pin , . . State Teachers College ZUBIN, MILTON VJit is the pepper of conservation -Iaconiu . . . from Hutchinson . . . College Science . . . Homeroom Basket- ball . . . Hall Monitor . . . Television School fAdditional Seniors Listed on Page 95, 7lne .lad 7061! and 7e4Z'amen1 of Me GZQ44 of '49 We, the guns of '49, With due respect and pride, Leave the things we cherish most As others did that died. To the younger, and the youngest, And the younger youngest too, We bequeath our talents and charms Our joys and troubles blue. I, Carol Ericson, will my height to any short junior who wants to hear, Boy, are you tall! all the time. I, John Harrington, will to any Freshman the strength to keep a brushcut for four years. I, Richard Hartley, will my art ability to any poor student who is foolish enough to take it. I, Leah Loonsk will my lab sheets to next year's strugf gling chemists. I, Marland Berdick, will my knack for finding dead men in window seats to any other inquisitive fool. We, Joyce Rennick and Barb Russel, will the Lost and Found, with the promise to keep the Senior Boys well supplied with fountain pens. I, Art Jewell, will my car to any lazy Junior boy. I, Marleen Bengel, leave the delicious bean dinners and cucumber salads of the Red Cross to Doris Williams. I, Fay Broder, will my curly hair to any and all com' plainers of straight hair. We, Dick Van Slyke and George Munschauer, will our ability to play poker to Little Caesar . I, Shirley Kabel, will my ability to win prizes, but I will not will my 3250. I, David Swain, would like to will my wellfgroomed look to future Bennett Seniors- I, Alan Robbins, will my CrossfCountry Major to any- one with persistance. I, Dorothy Thomas, will my height to all Juniors who have trouble sneaking into class. I, Jack Gates, will alongwith my yellow fever victims, the Whiifenpoof Song to future Dragons. I, Carl Cole, will my nomination to any Junior boy who can keep it. I, Joan Blampied, will my talent for cracking gum to Mr. Hare. I, Janice Everingham, will my two periods of History to anyone who has plenty of free time- We, Joan Kanel and Barbara Anderson, will our pri' vate lunchroom in the Beacon office to Mr. Axelrod, by request. To any Freshman, I, Sally Good, will my ability to take Geometry as a four year sequence. I, Joel Spiegelman, leave the Saber Dance to anyone who can spell Khachaturian. I, Dave Goldstein, will my typewriter to anyone who can spell Joel Spiegelman. We, Anna Malamas and Pat Mertens, will to any starving Junior girls our art plates. I, Don Woodley, will my well cultivated line to any Junior boy crazy enough to use it. I, Sherman Woldman, will my ability to overcome girl- hating to Marve Elster. I, Nancy Forrester, will my ability to lose things to any Junior who has time to look for them. We, Eude Penner and Sherwin Pohl, will the full ref sponsibility of Bennett's Bookstore Beautiful. I, Sally Becker, will my toothy grin to the Pepsodent Company. I, Bob Stewart, will my real curls to any straight haired Junior. I, Joan Lefcowitz, will my bottles of peroxide to any Junior who has trouble making up her mind- TC THE POWERS THAT BE: Miss Brettle . . . a loud speaking system from the girls of 207. Miss Sherman . . . naught but the vision of the smiling young faces of the boys of 206. Mr. Brewster . . . a lifetime supply of Vigero flower food. Mr. Stamp . . . a new cookie baker. Mrs. Smering . - . a radar set to locate her missing students fcourtesy of the second hour classy Substitutes . . . a copy of the book How to Win Friends and Influence People . Miss Ford . . . a shmoo to furnish an endless supply of Hacker and Kendricks. Mr. Thomas . . . a free art lesson from his driving class on how to draw cars. I, Ray Gillman, leave to any able Junior the task of controlling Senior Boys HifY. I, Johanne Haberstro, will my line to any telephone pole who needs a new one. We, Norma Cross and Gene Lewis, will our moth- eaten old songs and green parasols to two enterprising Juniors with a flair for vaudeville. I, Alice Koch, bequeath my absolute pitch to any hope' ful musician searching for the Lost Chord. I, Bill Murphy, leave my play to anyone who wants to finish it- I, Harold Goldstein, will my report card to anyone who wishes to go down in history . We, Betty Ferguson and Charleen Sparcino, will our long hair to those who regret their new look . I, Bill Castle, will my laugh to any young horse gallop' ing the halls of Bennett. We, the Senior girls of Kodaya HifY, will the Tech boys back to Tech. I, Ellen Pickral, will my dry sense of humor to any Junior who has a wet one. I, Janet Sheehan, would like to will my luck of the Irish back from where it came. We, the Senior boys of 1949 will the Junior and Sophomore girls to the Senior boys of 1950. I, Donna O'Hern, will my power to set the world on fire to any deserving girl who wears lipstick. Continued on page Q5 Page 43 if g r g- 6,55 I j d fo 01009 Q 1 i Page 44 01644 fjaapfzecq . . . Announcer, BILL CASTLE: JACK GATES, President of the United States, f1962j has proclaimed a holiday, for gold is discovered in Bennettovia several thou' sand 600 miles from nowhere. It is a great day for the 49ers, who were the first to arrive. Jack and his personal secretary and campaign manager, NORMA CROSS, have come to our little town to see the latest mining dit' covery, ROBERT GREENBAUM'S Pitched Pan . Note: The P.P. is a mechanical device which automatically washes and hangs your newly acquired nuggets out to dry. After stepping off the train, they are greet' ed by the Miner's Band, Local 4,672,895,049 The conductor is none other than that versa' tile fellow, ED RODE. After applauding a few selections, Norma and Jack amble over to BARBARA M'EYERS' The Last Gulp Saloon , where they meet DONNA O'HERN, the local schoolmarm. She is seated alone, sip' ping fGaryJ SCHMUCKLER'S Sarspirilla To Make You Sizzle . SCENE I D-O'H. It ccrtainly is an honor having you with us, Con, or should I call you Mr. Presi' dent? J.G. Just Jack will do. N.C. Say Donna, didn't you say that prac' tically everyone from our Class of '49 is out here? D:O'H. I surely did, Norma. Why, you must have seen our Evelyn's on your way over here. GLENN SHERWOOD, SALLY GOOD and BILL HANNY now operate it, at a loss too. I'm afraid the old gang never changes. J.G. It doesn't seem too crowded in this town. So some of our fellow Bennettonions must have stayed either in Buffalo or gone elsewhere. D.O'H. Well, thanks to ROBERT LAM' BERT'S latest invention, the Plastic Covered Rocketship, we arrived in 2 min. flat. What a change from those endless rides to Long Beach! N.C. I wonder what's happening back in the Alma Mater and Buffalo? I haven't heard from many in our class lately. Of course all of Jack's Cabinet are Bennett Alumni. You must have heard about JOAN DEVINE. She was Jack's running mate in the last election. Joan is the first woman Vice President in history. PAUL GONSON is Secretary of the Treasury, while Congresswoman JANET SHEEHAN was recently in the news. It seems that the lawfirrn of fPatj CASSETY, fJohnJ O'HARE, and fVictorj SILVER' STEIN, just won a case for SHEILA O'CON' NOR. Shelia claimed that DON SELLE stole some of her Love Lorn Advice, and is still handing it out. Another 49er ran against Jack in the last election. But even with the entire Irish vote for THOMAS PATRICK SHEEHAN, Jack came through victorious. J.G. Doesn't this place have one of those new Television'Scoops? You know, the gadget invented by FRANK KAGER and RALPH DINEHART. D-O'H. Why, yes, why didn't I think of that? I'll just tune it to Buffalo, Bennett High School and look right into the bigger and better Ben' nett designed and rebuilt by that famous architect and construction engineer BILL TRUCKENBROD. fTrumpet blastj SCENE II Triginometry Class 12:00 noon. fschool is dismissed at 11:30J Miss QMaryJ HARRING' TON, Trig- teacher, is looking over some test papers. She is humming Sweet Georgia Brown . Miss fMarleenJ BENGEL, princi' pal of Bennett, since Mr. Farrar's retirement, enters room, glances at papers on bulletin board, looks around room and approaches the desk. M.H. Oh! Miss Bengel, you startled me. I was looking over some test papers. With these QM hour assemblies we have been having every day, I just can't get caught up with my work. M.B. What was that tune you were hum' ming as I came in? M.H. Why, don't you remember that tune? That was the song the year we graduated. The Charleston was revived then too. M.B. Oh, yes, now I remember. Say, I heard a tricky tune the other day- It was wrftten by GENE LEWIS an old classmate of ours. RAY GILLMAN, who has taken over Petrillo's old job as President of the Musicians Union sings with BOB BOAT' MAN'S orchestra. He introduced it the other night at DUKE'S fPlissj Racket Club. It's called, Who Put the Benzedrine in Mrs. Murphy's Ovaltine? M.H. fLooking over more papersj Here's one that belongs to little Suzie Jaeger. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Jaeger. You remember BEV SCHLEUSS. Don't you? They have 13 lovely children now. Coach CARL COLE enters left. C.C. Well, Fair Mare, are you ready? Oops eeSorry Miss Bengel, I didn't know you were here. M.H. In a couple of minutes Carl- Miss Bengel and I were just talking about some of our old classmates. You hear from some of them don't you? C.C. fPu1ls up chair, sits downj Why, just the other day I received a letter from EUDE PENNER, President of Harvard. They want a new line coach. Seeing as JEANNE HER' RON sprained her back last season, they are looking for new talent. SISSY LEMAN has retired, after completing 9 successful seasons as head football coach for Yale. These boy's schools seem to do a lot better with women coaches. Wonder why? LOUD NOISE OFF STAGE M.H. Whzlt was that awful racket? C.C. I'll go see what's happening. fruns off leftj M.B. For a moment I thought the school had collapsed. C.C. freturns leftj What do you think? It was LARRY KORMAN riding by in his SuperfZoop built by GERRY BORNSTEIN- Guess he's going over to DICK BUSCH'S and EARL PALMER'S used car lot, and try out the new fDanj DEMARTINIS Safer Car Cab. M.H. Dannie must have a lot of competif tion since that oil tycoon TOM SWANGER presented the city Qfor freej 200 new stream' lined buses. Say, that reminds me, I have to sign recommendations for JOE GAVIN, BOB GNEISER, and DAVE SWAIN. They are applying for jobs as drivers of the new buses. M.H. I thought I read something about another 49er, GEORGE MUNSCHAUER, the other day. C.C. I'll bet it was in the latest copy of Sports Inc. edited by DAVE GOLDSTEIN. It seems that JANE DORRIES and George are iight promoters. They just promoted a big fight between the Blond Bombshellsv, JOAN PETERS and BEVERLY GRAHAM. Right now the doubts are high that Graham will be able to make it. So DEE DEE SMITH may take over. M.B- I read in the latest Fashion Plus , edited by JOAN KANEL that PAT MER' TENS, our former Art teacher, has had her paintings exhibited all over the world. Another classmate, SHIRLEY KABEL, is now the leading commercial artist of our time. You know, she and JACK HARRINGTON are now in business. M.H. I remember Pat Mertens, she used to draw those cute slingers for dances and inf formal parties. C.C. Speaking of informal parties, Miss Ben' gel, don't you think we should have the lounge chairs in 107 refupholstered? The boys on the football team are complaining that their fGriffJ PRITCHARD'S Pilsner To Please The Pa' late isn't cold anymore. M.B. Well, we'll have to do something about that. After all, we must keep our boys happy. M.H. Did you know that DON WOOD- LEY is now producing a new Broadway hit show? His secretaries, PAT MCCARTHY and JOYCE JORDON, inform us that it has among its cast some of our own class. PAT JOY and MARLENE HERRMANN have the leads, while EILEEN COOPERMAN is known as the It girl. Starring at the 657th St- Theatre in a production called Middle Man On The Barber Pole are BRYNA BARCUM', ALAN GOLDMAN, BETTY PATTERSON, and SELMA BLOCK. Bryna has been going to HERB METZGER'S Reducing Salon. It seems that Alan refused to let her sit on his head anymore, because after the last performance his hat fell over his eyes four times. M.B. Speaking of New York, I've heard that CAROL MANNING, JOHANNE HABERf STRO, ELLEN WALSH, and JEAN BALL are modeling for the JOHN H. McDADE Models Inc. CAROL ERICSON gave up modeling platform shoes last week. I guess the high altitude was too much of a strain on her heart. And not only that, but JOEL SPIE- GELMAN is bringing down the house at Car' negie Hall, with his new musical accomplish' ments. M.H. Excuse me for changing the subject, but it seems that our school nurse, ALICE MONROE, has quite a business up in the Clinic before my math tests. M.B. Speaking of nurses, aren't JOYCE RENNICK, SUE ROSENFIELD, JOANNE REED, and ANNA MAE ARDARY nurses for some of our most prominent Buffalo phyf sicians? C.C. I understand that BILL KASTING, KENER BOND and DORSEY LAURIE are now doctors too. You know whom I saw yesterday in the fSueJ HERMAN Hospital? It was none other than CAROL MAEFS- It seems that the patrons of the MAEFS' Kiddie Shop have been a little trying to her nerves. While I was there, a whole carload of FELDSTEIN'S Fresh Flowers For Frail Folk at Fair Fares, arrived. They were sent by her assistants JOAN CUNNINGHAM, BIBBY NAGY, and PAT STINSON. C.C. Well, Mare, are you ready to leave? M.B. Yes, I must be leaving also. I'm going to a concert given by NARDA GRIFFITHS and EVELYN NATHANSON tonight. fgoes off leftj C.C. Well, where do you want to go Mary? I've got the car f?J out in front. We could go to VAN SLYKE'S for a short coke. DICK runs it now. But on the side he's an Arthur Murray Dancing Instructor. M.H. We could go over to Perey's, BOB MAYER has been running that place for years. C.C. Better still we'll try HUMPHREY'S fTiffanyj Heavenly Haven , better known as Chudy's- Continued on page Q4 ,LQ ' I v in-L pr is ff V 4 I gy ' . IIIX LJ , l :- , A A DREHER Page 45 NZ! Mae We fzolcf in IMBIMGYLQ Page 46 Nczfwzliea .... All tllcsc things we hold in 'lTLC7TLOTy . . . Fntzwc Edisons or arsonists in Clzcnl lab . . . Rcnowncd HWY joint mcctings . . Deluge of LITE and essay contests winners . . . Dull Your and tnmnlt lvctwccn classes . . . Nfntilatcd 'kBcc1r5ons after one day of azctognzplnng. aqo 4 THE 3 FOR 1948-1949 fliqaalzlfnrenialleacli Seated: J. Gaies, N. Forrester, B. Ferguson, N. Cross, N. Griffiths, A. Monroe. Standing: A. Luclter, S. Herman, L. Boose, E. Amdur, P. Gonson. Page 48 Mary Ann and Joanie JOAN KANEL ........................,.. MARY ANN LANSILL .. DAVID GOLDSTEIN ........ JEAN LAURIE .......... JoYcE LESCH ........... . ............. JANICE EVERINGHAM BARBARA ANDERSON LEAH LOONSK .......... MARLEEN BENGEL ........ Jean and Barb ...........EditorfinfChief ............Associate Editor .............Associate Editor - ...... . .... Assistant Editor Advertising Manager Editor ..........Business Manager Circulation Manager ................L1terary Editor EUGENE KAPLAN ........... ............... P hotography Editor Marleen and Dave Jan and Gene Lee and Joyce fbepaaimeni d4'eaJL.T......., ALICE MONROE .......................,.... ................. A lumni WILLIAM TRUCKENBROD ..,....... .....,......... B oys' Sports NANCY FORRESTER .................. ...,.................. C lubs BETTY FERGUSON ........... ........................ G irls' Sports NORMA CROSS ............. .............. H card in Corridors JACK GATES .................... ............. H card in Corridors NARDA GRIFFITHS ..................... ......................... M usic Dept. Cover design by Anna Malamzxs Chief advisor Mrs. Jamey Smcring Ndddfani fbepminaenf Jleazli Seafed: J. Darby, J. Farber, J. McClennan, R. Weber, J. Laird, A. Lundbye. S+anding: H. Ausprich, E. Specfre, M. Sher- man, B. Busch, R. Dreher, A. Osborne. Page 49 ! !l adam Une Kennel CONRAD GA1 ES Recently the students of Bennett High School were startled to hear an un- familiar name receiving the acclaim of his fellow students. The big question was Vv'ho is Conrad Gates? Now, our own jack Gates is universally hailed as Presif dent of the Class of '49, an honor which Jack richly deserves and capably fulfils. ,lack's career at Bennett has done honor both to his school and himself. For, after gaining cityfwide fame as Clint Beuhlmanls Bennett assistant on his disc jockey program, 'lCon has gone on to become one of our most illustrious students. The training he received as an announcer on our B.B.S. has certainly been invalu' able to him. We'll all remember lack for his sterling performance in Arsenic and Old Lace. The sense of humor he displayed is another of his many fine traits. Upon close questioning, he admitted a distinct liking for poker, spaghetti and meatballs, countless nicknames, people with cars, and collie dogs. However, ,lack does profess an aversion to reformers, salmon, girls who can't talk civilly, sitting still, and cats, both feline and human. ln the Fall, jack will enter U. B. Before continuing his studies, however, he plans to visit California in a '37 Ford. There is not one among us who does not feel that jack will succeed flf he survives the trip, that isj. JOAN DEVINE To be elected Vice-President of the Senior Class, to become Girls' Repref sentativefatfLarge of the Student Council, and to be voted a winner in the Alumni Popularity Contest, these are some of the triumphs of school life at Bennett. These are among the accomplishments of cute Ioan Devine. Ioan's terrinc personality is displayed by her ability to laugh at her own embarrassing plights. For instance, the time she started to get off a bus. The sun must have been particularly bright that day, because the bus driver was blinded to the fact that Ioan's head was out, and no one was more surprised than she when her head dangled between the closed doors, while her remainder was still caught inside. But the whole situation took on a brighter hue when our heroine fortined herself with her favorite food-bananas. Something else Ioan is crazy about is football, especially when she's participating. If you want to keep in joanie's good graces, DON'T be late, for she abhors being made to wait. Ioan hopes to 'take up merchandising at U.B. and become a career woman. With her pep, personality, and ability, together with our wishes for luck as a constant companion, Joan's success is inevitable. MARLAND BERDICK You may want a student, a cheer leader, an actor, or any number of types. We at Bennet know that Lee Berdick, Boy's Marshall of the Senior Class, fills the bill most aptly. Lee has sampled practically every activity in school, but that in which he seems to have the most skill is oratory. He is an active member of the debate team, and enacted the juvenile lead in uArsenic and Old Lace . His leadership has evidenced itself in his chairmanship of the North Atlantic Red Cross Council, and membership in the National Red Cross Council. Lee's many likes include eating, sports, diving, and dancing fwith Mary Ann, we presumej. His distaste for tunafish, selffnamed martyrs, and, of course, Miss Hayes' chem tests are understandable. Lee doesn't claim tohave any hobbies, but we who know him feel that he has, the job of doing service to ,the many clubs of which he is a member. He gives of his time and talent to all with whom he works. The study of law at Trinity College in Hartford plays a roll in Lee's plans. Having already won a scholarship as evidence of his scholastic ability, his future seems assured. Page 50 4611.4 QW DOROTHY LEE Everyone r ognize lively darkfhaired cheerleader who always roots so vigorously c nur ow ea as 'Bennetts own Dorothy Lee. Une of our most po L ar s s, Dodi has e ed as Secretary of -the Student Council during t ast y .r and s ddi onally honored by being elected Girls' Marshall of the Senior Class. urth indication in er popularity is the fact that she was chosenXOutsta ng I 'or Girl y er classmates. She numbers among her cr ning a' iev ents the titl of Miss Pigskin which she received at the ot B h ld ' fall. T oo, she was one of the Alumni Popularity Conf .t ' ners this ear. die sa she has had marvelous time this year. While she prefers most any kind o md and sweaters for her wardrobe, she adores short boys with brushcuts. er most frequent expression seems to be, Not too-!!! She Hnally admitted at she doesn't approve of coconut and intolerant people. Dodie plans to enter the University of Michigan next fall to study Journalism. To Michigan's future queen, we bid a royal farewell, WILLIAM TRUCKENBROD Characterized by his brushfcut and engaging grin, Bill Truckenbrod has made many friends in his four years at Bennett. Bill's unsurpassed popularity has ref sulted in his election as Historian of the Senior Class and Senior Representative of the Student Council. Last year, he was chosen Outstanding Junior Boy by his classmates, and this year serves capably as President of the 'Buffalo and Erie County Area HifY Council. Sports are Bill's true love, and his excellence in swimming is expressed in winning the All High 100 yard freestyle and the 160 yard freestyle relay this year. Also, serving as cofcaptain of the team and editor of the Boys' Sports column of the BEACON round out his varied career at Bennett. When queried as to his likes, he replied simply, A summer home at Reebs Bay, skiing, and naturally, swimming, He claims no dislikes except, perhaps, squeaky girls! The qualities of hard work, perseverance, friendliness, and leadership are sure to be Bill's key to future success. He hopes to study architectural engineering at Yale University. MARY ANN LANSILL Mary Ann Lansill must have given three wishes, and gotten them allg brains, beauty, and charm. While she is in the upper tenth of the class, she is as much at home in the gym as on the Honor Roll. What Mary Ann's Hrst love is, we can only guess, but we know her second is HifY. As VicefPresident of lnter HifY Council and President of Kodaya, she is a mighty busy person. In her Junior year Mary Ann was sent to Empire Girls' State, and as could be expected, she came back with an ofhce, that of Attorney General. She is a rarely gifted person, who never forces advice on you, but is ready to really lend a hand. This is undoubtedly one of the reasons that she was elected Secretary of the Senior Class. After much thought and several heartffelt Mlleepers, l don't know , Mary Ann listed her likes as ugoodu music, bow ties fHear this, Lee?J and hot fudge sundaes with cinnamon ice cream. Her dislikes are grapefruit, cliques, and short assemblies. We all agree on that last one, Mary Ann. Lucky is the school that gets you, Mary Ann, you are bound to win with ability and personality like yours. Best luck! Page Sl fs. aff 71-ff J' She's excegidgly b ways friendly, she's an excellent student and too e's-ve eflicie yet full of fun. Why, of course, she's Marleen ' notkurprising this i gal is always in a hurry for she serves as Lg-v Literary ' i' f t 'B AC , is President of the Red Cross Council at nnett d has n a del e to the Erie County Red Cross Council for the past t s he ning achievement of her four whirlwind years at Bennett n s tly selected Valedictorian of the Senior Class jx! K t . . . . , r wa ' ' ' .. AXJN7 Ma n is ver partial to math, dark corduroy jackets, bicycling, plaid J . . . . skirts and coconuffdelights in pretty stationery and specialized greeting cards: co esses a decided preference for college men. On the other hand, she dislikes a beans, fuschia, and prudes Qprunes, toolj. Because she's so busy, time is rleen's undoing. Her greatest difficulties, she admitted quite readily, lie in making deadlines and arriving where she is expected, on time. Fortunate indeed will be the eastern university which Marleen chooses for her undergraduate work in psychology. We at Bennett feel sure that her charm and ability will carry her to success. RAYMOND GILLMAN If you pass a tall handsome fellow, characterized by a friendly smile, strolling down Bennett's halls, chances are it's Ray Gillman. Ray has made his influence felt by his leadership in numerous activities during his Bennett career. He has capably served as President of Senior Boys' HifY. His excellent speaking voice has been well utilized as an announcer on the P.A. system, and in several speaking contests, Ray's vocal abilities, however, lie not in speaking alone, for, as the girls will testify, he has decided talents as a crooner. Vic Damone, beware! One of Ray's chief ambitions is to be a judge in a pie contest fand you can bet that his mother's cherry pie will take the prizelj. Ray also professes par' ticular partiality for basketball, singing, long trips, and poker, when he's lucky. His pet peeves he mysteriously revealed to be Tuesdays, cooked onions, long speeches, and narrowfminded people. Next year, Ray plans to begin preparing for his career in pharmacy at the University of Buffalo. The promise of 1636 paying customers for the Ray Gillman Drug Store, and our heartfelt wishes go with him. JOAN KANEL The petite lass with the twinkling eyes, sparkling wit, and novel ideas is Ioan Kanel, the capable EditorfinfChief of the BEACON. Evidence of her out' standing scholastic ability and active participation in school aifairs is the fact that joanie was recently chosen Salutatorian of the Senior Class. And you must have heard about her -trip to Washington, earned by her prizefwinning Americanism essay. , Among her prominent likes, joanie lists any color4so long as it's blue, Ry' Krisp sandwiches fthough she doesn't need to dietj, crew cuts, Sam Spade, any- thing by Dorothy Parker, and receiving letters. Writing letters, having her picture taken, hats, and people with enough gall to be divided into three parts , are included in her pet aversions. She enjoys dabbling in art, and caricatures of her friends fill in her spare moments fThere are a fewlj as well as the margins of her notebook paper. The Major Staff will testify to Ioanie's skill as a hostess, as well evidenced by those famous nightly BEACON meetings fparties to youll. After graduation, joanie plans to continue her education at Cornell Uni' versity. We're betting on you, Ioanie! Page 52 sr' N. , E X 4 Une Kennel 6' .,f' N-f ,p ' ' , MARLEEN BENGEL ,M of QW ROBERT STEWART 'Neath a mass of wavy hair can be found one of 'Bennett's best known seniors, Bob Stewart. Bob of the infectious grin, congenial disposition and clever personality, has earned his place in our Hall of Fame. Bob has been elected President of the Legion of Honor, Chaplain of Senior Boys' HifY, and has served in several other prominent organizations. His chores on the stage have earned him the position of Master of Properties. A job well done was evidenced in his contribution toward the production of Arsenic and Old Lace . His dislikes are few, but strong among them are snobbish and conceited people, streetcar service, and squash. Not hard to understand is Bolfs fondness for southern fried chicken, for this affable gentleman hails from Mississippi. He also favors dancing fwith that certain senior girlj, music of all types, and subjects dealing with science. At Swarthmore College, Bob will delve into the realm of biochemistry. We, at Bennett, know that Bob's four years of success here will be a criterion for whatever profession he may ch se. FPS . ' yLovef life alddgomes --its Iwsant, e iting oi nts as well as those ess color and rrpre disa ointi gt ' all Bec . This lively, popular, athle X holz wkh the tstand' g quali of le e lp has een secretary of th h she coal? T n eg hl, an ' ye s ted president. Membershipain thc? ion 4 o d on tlg 7 udent oiincwevidence of her aeti and sonality. D ng th- ' te vi , Sall veal . she has avid taste for chocolate ca e an the ooQAin general. Dan ' especially at joint meetingslj, dogs, all s rts, tin , and chil ren are amo her likes. Sally finally admitted that are aT ng drawn out 'L s and fso her friends siyl being late Sall insists few ' kes are self' e ered people, onions, and exams. Among her habits ls , . . .1 , A K . y . . t 'mtv ldn't hav H issed the weekfend at Hornell, as a representative from i .ya HifY, for anything. . J . . J Sally plans tsattend State Teachers and later teach Kindergarten. We are sure that h ri reer will always follow up her success at Bennett. DONALD WOODLEY To merit a position in line with numerous other remarkables in 'Bennett's most esteemed quarters, the Hall of Fame, one requires the innate characteristics of intelligent leadership, ambition, glowing personality, and capability. Don Wiizmdley certainly Iills this bill. Don has gained the respect and admiration of Bennett's populus and a wealth of beneficial experience due to his splendid record as Stage Manager, and as Master Electrician for uArsenic and Old Lace'. Debate team, something or other in HifY, Office Monitor-perhaps a separate yearbook could do the job. Don claims that friendly people, good food, music, reading, oratory, and dogs afford him great pleasure. On the other hand, girls fso he saysl, insincerity, and German are not to rear their ugly heads in Don's presence. Regarding the notaf tion on females, does he recall a recent summer's vacation in the not unpleasant company of uravishing femininityn? After graduation, Don intends to enter Cornell. and later enroll in Veterinf ary School where he will doggedly study animal surgery. May the future hold in store all that you've hoped and strived for, Don! Page 53 wa., Nu' fbepaalanenl Row I: K. Bond, J. Harrington, J. Sheehan, G. Sly. Row 2: M. Gerass, J. Schlehr, S. Novier, B. Graham. Row 3: J. Everingham, P. Merilens, A. Ma- lamas, S. Johnson. Row 4: J. Kalnifz, J. Haberstro. Row 5: R. Morris, B. Wolffe, B. Shupe. The major part of the Art Department work was done this year by the students of the Design IV class, which again brought Bennett into national prominence. The material covered ranged from pencil rendering on through all the stages of creative design up to large posters. The main achievement of the Hrst term was a sweeping Bennett triumph in the National Wildlife Poster Contest, with Shirley Kabel winning a S250 first prize and John Hare rington and Kener Bond each being awarded a 3510 honor award. Along the line of school service, the Art Department has made posters for Arsenic and Old Lacei' and the Variety Show- In appreciation of four years' excellent and patient guidance, the Design class of 1949 extends to Miss Giesecke, Miss Smith, and Miss Holmlund their sincere gratitude. In the full realization that no one project could have been completed without cooperation from the faculty at large, the Art Department wishes to thank the entire school for all their aid. Far left: Shirley Kabel's Prize Winning Posier. Left: John Harrington, Shirley, Kener Bond. Page 54 Bennet? aqiqfa Sdzaal rqflunni rquacialian The Bennett Alumni Association is dedicated to the furtherance of the Charles Elbert Rhodes Scholarship Fund and the continuance of the spirit of good fellowship among graduates, The present association was formally organized in 1940, and recognized hy the school as the oificial graduate society. A constitution was drawn up and a governing hoard of directors elected. ln 1948, the funds were increased hy 3400, and a 375 scholarship awarded. All funds are under the supervision of the Buffalo Foundation Society. The Annual Alumni Ball was held on Decemlwer 28th in the Hotel Statler Ballroom to aid the Rhodes Scholar' ship Fund. The evening was highlighted by Mr. Farrar's introduction, the Grand March, and the singing of the Alma Ivfater. The annual popularity contest was held preceding the dance. The winners were: Norma Cross, Joan Devine, Mary Harrington, Mary Lou Leman, Dorothy Lee, Donf na O'Hern, Carl Cole, Jack Gates, Paul Gonson, Don Meyneke, and Bill Truckenhrod. Don't forget to support the gigantic Silver jubilee Dance next year! OFFICERS OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION President .......................................,................... - ....................... David Brewer Vice President .......... Secretary ........,.......... Treasurer ............. DIRECTORS Donald W. Wilson Carol M. Castle L. Carolyn Shamp George T. Mason David Brewer Lorraine Bronke Harry H. Sheu Menno W. Hartman Carol D. Smith Willizim ,I Dowd Carl Kneer O'Donnell ......................Lorraine Bronke ..............Menno W. Hartman ALTERNATE DIRECTORS ,loan Gilbert Melvin G. Ockeman Gwen Haines Helen K. Manner Mary .lane D. LoCurto Alumni and Students cut capers ai Xmas Assembly Page 55 Madic fbepazzimeni This year the chorus has done an exceptionally fine joh and has provcn itself worthy of praise with the presentaf tion of songs for special assemhlies. Most recent were the Eastcr asscmhly in which the chorus sang The Palms with Dave Evans taking the baritone solo, Claf Trygvaf son , Pilgrims' Chorus , and A Night Picture , and the Varicty Show in which the chorus and orchestra dominf atcd thc first part. Not to he forgotten are the accom' l M? One, two, we'll cheer for y l Swee1'hearfs panists, Alice Koch and Diane Carpenter, whose aid to Mr. Nichols has made our chorus one of the hest. Special chorus, newly organized this year, is composed of sixteen boys and girls chosen from the large chorus. They have performed many times this year both individuf ally and collectively. From their large repertoire the group has sung such favorites as: s'All the Things You Are , Bam! Page 56 Uaciaeaha Sweethearts , Smoke Gets ln Your Eyes , and a numher of semifclassics. ln the Variety Show, they comhinecl dancing and singing in Cruising Down the River . Everyone will agree that since Mr. Nowak came to Bennett as our orchestra leader, the orchestra has greatly improved, This year the orchestra played during the play, Arsenic and Old Lace , appropriate music including March Militairen, excerpts from Carmen , Londonf darry Air , and The Great Emancipator . Norma Siegel has served capahly as concertmistress. For the Variety Show they presented excerpts from Showhoat , which greatly appealed to those who enjoy popular music. Under Mr. Nowak's direction, the hand has also done a line joh. Notable is their role during foothall season, particularly for the Ken game. All I wan? for Xmas is my iwo 'Froni teeth. In ihe pledge of fellowship. l Page 57 Row I: M. Bengel, L, Loonsk, J .KaneI, B. Anderson, M. Carson, N. Forresfer, D. Goldstein. GOLD HONOR PIN SOCIETY Bennett's high scholastic standing has been maintained by these students, the present owners of the Gold Honor Pin, who have successfully completed three years on the Honor Roll with an average of 902, or over. They may look forward to receiving their jeweled Honor Pin on graduation night, Congratulations to these worf thy students. Row 2: M. Berdick, J. Everingham, M. L. Zimmerman, P. Merfens, S. Becker, S. Martin, B. McGIasson, E. Penner. Row 3: R. Lambert, J. Rosner, M. L. Lansill, J. Adcoclr, J. Welker, A. Kresios, H. Hexamer, C. Johnson. Row I: R. Dreher, J. Gates ITreas.I, M, Lansill IV.Pres.I, J. Kerrigan IPres.I, D. O'Hern ISec.I, T. Hill, R. Gillman. Row 2: G. Munschauer, R. Dengler, R. Lambert, W. Roth, H. Hexamer, N. Kasfing. Row 3: B. Bickel, R. Walker, D. Hilbrechf, P. Merfens, J. Dorries, E. Patterson, D. Vandercher, J. Reed. INTER HI-Y COUNCIL The Inter HifY Council was or' ganized a year ago to coordinate the HifY Clubs of Bennett. The sponsorf ing of the ticket sales for the Bennett' Ken game was it's first activity of the year. It also sponsored the Foot Ball , the Miss Pigskin Contest, and helped sponsor a dance for Dick Dengler, one of it's fellow members. The best of luck to this new organizaf tion in Bennett. Page 58 STUDENT COUNCIL The activities of the Student Counf eil this year were numerous. One of them was the annual drive for needy people at which time a large amount of canned goods and clothes was col' lected. A Student Council Assemhly was again held, and the Christmas fund collected. The Mcivie Cluh sponf sored hy the Student Council, providf ed many hours of enjoyment for the Bennett Students. Row I: M. Dorries, A. Sirunlr, F. Weinstein, M AI'rer M Rovner L Lederman M Youll B Gardner Row 2: A. Dallman IJr. Rep.I, R. Dengler Boys Rep J Devine Girls Rep D Lee Sec P Gonson Pres M Barcun Freshman Rep.l, W. Truclrenbrod lsr. Rep.l, J. Amlgone Soph Rep Row 3: D. Williams, P. Goldring, L. Boose, E Dellas N Loos J Beclrer S Becker S OConner A Luclrer J Tischendorf P Trenberllw C. Cole. Row 4: D. Stein, R. Race, J. Minh, D. Kronenfhal D Roberfs T Sullivan B Miller D Goldring G Cohen R Lowe D Klllen Row I: R. Lambert ITreas. Il, N. Forresfer S c I B Anderson VP I M Berdiclr Pres I Miss Round R Sfewarf Pres 2 M Bengel IV.P. 2I, M. Lansill ISec. Zl, D. Goldsfein Trees 2 Row 2: R. Handy, H. Hexamer, L. Loonslr, M Hayman J Kanel P Merfens S Marhn M L Zimmerman J Lesclm E Penner Row 3: D. Lee, M. Harringfon, M. Carson, J Adcoclr J Everingham J Herron B Ferguson J Devine C Johnson I Schreiber S Becker J. Welker. LEGION OF HONOR This group of students, who have eomhined hoth high scholastic records and service to the school, have com' pleted a very active year. Their main project has heen the compiling of an alumni mailing list for the Zith Anni- versary of Bennett High School next year. Also, they sold mums before the Ken game. to huy new hand uni' forms. Page 59 Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row 2: J. Sheehan, B. Busch ICouncil Chap.l, L. Wilson lSec.l, P. Mer J. Devine lCouncil Rep.l, M. Harringlon. 3: B. Georganlas, S. Rosenfield, E. Dellas, M. Sherman, L. Boose, 4: J. Renniclx, J. McLennon, C. Freeman, J. Darby, M. Zimmerman, S. VanSlylre, D. McCall, J. Truclzenporl, P. Honeychuclr, B. Knisley. SENIOR GIRLS HI-Y The highlights of the year for Senior Girls HifY were varied and numerous. The members sent scrap books to the children in hospitals, went on tours, caroled at the Crippled Children's Hospital, had speakers, joint meetings, movies, and sold novelty cards to raise money, A joint splash party and a Christmas party were also enjoyed by the members. I: B. Russell, A. Monroe, S. Good, D. Smilh, M. Leman, D. Lee, C. Ericson, S. Wallrin. lens lV.P.l, D. O'Hern lPres.l, J. Dorries lTreas.l, N. Cross lChap.l, R. Krauss, D. Meinhold, S. Schollin, N. Griiililhs, B. Kelly. I: R. Crowley, G. Roussi, B. Challas, B. Penwarclen, P. Mililello, R. Crain, K. Hamillon, W. Heron, T. McDac.Ie. 2: W. Caslle, W. Rolh IJr. Rep.l, R. Helfman, R. Lamberl Harlfield lSgI.-al-Armsl, C. Johnson. lSec.l, R. Gillman lPres.l, P. Wilson IV. Pres.l, R. Slewarf lChap.l, R. 3: W. Kasling, lSgI.-al-Armsl, R. Goellner, K. Kreiss, J. KurI'z, D. Dell, T. Brown, D. Meynclce, R. Busch. 4: H. Wellrer, G. Basil, D. Bain, E. Burlce, J. Sprong, G. Websler, W. Updegrafl, R. Wheeler. SENIOR BOYS HI-Y The Senior Boys HifY has been ac' tive socially as well as athletically. The members enjoyed several joint meet' ings and also many sports nights at the Downtown Y.M'.C.A. This HifY presented the annual Wilkinscun Memorial Dance, the funds of which were used in purchasing an award for the outstanding boy and girl in the Senior Class. Page 60 KODAYA HI-Y Among the activities of this HifY have heen speakers, tours, joint meet' ings and sports nights. The project for the year was a deputation commitf tee which gave services in various churches. Many of the girls took part in these services and also helped to plan them, Row I: C. Welch, D. Hadley, N. Drewelow, S Race T Hill P Peugeof S Laurie N Forrester Row 2: M. Bengel lCapl. Color Guardl, A. Lewis Sr Council Rep S Beclrer Treas R Walker V Pres M A Lansill Pres J Laird lSec.l, A. Kreslos iChap.l, D. Adkins iJr Council Rep J Reed Row Row Row l: D. Swain, R. Kennedy, G. Sherwood, P Swanson T Sullivan L Ballz Row 2: J. Shanlrs, R, Dengler lJr. Rep.l, R. Richards Treas R Drelier V P J Kerrigan Pres R Hammond Sec Vv Truclrenbrod lArea Council Pres.l, G. Munschauer Chap R VanSlylce Sr Rep Row 3: P. Sauer, A. Dalgleisch, J. Cardarelli R Gneiser F McGuire W Tiernan W Rapp E Hannel Row 4: D. Herman, W. Crowell, J. Cullen, D Jones W Johnson J Taylor K Sauer D DeMarlinis F Ressel NORTH DELAWARE Hl-Y The North Delaware HifY has aided the school this year hy keeping order as hall monitors and cafeteria monitors, They have also had many interesting tours and joint meetings. The memhers of the HifY took the orphans to see the Shrine Circus in April and aided the Wcmrld Youth Foundation hy donating the money collected on paper drives and money given hy the memhcrs themselves. Page bl 3: J. Laurie, P. Emmons, J. America, E. Cavagnaro J Haberslro J Everingham l Annas B Klein R Fix N Hadley B Anderson 4: E. Reagan, J. Holchlriss, D. Laurie, D Williams H Vezos C Kinsman P Henderson S Beyer S Marlin M Boslral ALPHA OMEGA HI-Y AO. has had a very busy year. The members visited the Hotel Statler and viewed WBENfTV. Among their other activities were an Acquaintanee Tea, Induction Dance, sports nights, joint meetings and a slumber party at the Delaware Y.M-C.A. A talent show was presented in March in which the girls showed their numerf ous abilities. , xy. Q X K E , Row I: D. Vandercher lJr. Rep.l, T. Schawel lTreas.l, N. Kasiing lV.P.l, E. PaHerson lPres.l, R. Schillinger fRec. Sec.l, E. Kerruish lCorr. Sec.l, V. Sclwawel lChap.l, A. Pavalalris lsgf.-al'-Armsl. Row 2: M. Meidenbauer, S. Klein, B. McNees, C. Kirlrpaiirclr, N. Dinelwarf, L. A. Genner, L. C. Genner, J. O'Brien, P. Trenberfh, D. Thomas, S. Novier, E. Ayer. Row 3: E. Hocking, F. Dehm, J. Miisch, C. Schorlr, L. Tyrer. N. Shields, G. Bewley, M. Mclniosh, D. Paulin. Row I: T. Anderson, R. Vollcerf, R. Woodley, D. Roberts, G. Keefer, T. Aqualine, D. Dougall, R. Wood. Row 2: F. Kager, J. Pefzingl Jr. Rep.l, D. Woodley lTreas.l, G. Jackson lVice-Pres.l, J. Gales lPres.l, M. Berdicl: lSec.l, L. Kavanaugh lCl1ap.l, H. Hexamer lSr. Rep.l. Row 3: K. Allaarf, N. Bacherf, J. Robson, D. Killen, A. Jewell, J. Whifeside. D. Hoffman. W- Baller. A- MOFFTCS- Row 4: K. Bond, A. Dallman, R. Toffolo, G. Beck, J. Lyneff, R. Burke, R. Throm, W. Murphy, E. Rode, R. MacVi'Hie. BETA HI-Y This year the Bennett Beta HifY has carried on a well rounded prof gram. This included joint meetings, sports nights, movies, speakers, tours and an extensive Orphan Project. Meetings are held on Wednesdziy evenings at the Downtown Y.M.C.A. Page 62 Y-TEEN CLUB Many varied activities have hecn enjoyed hy this cluh. Among them were joint meetings, dances, a lvlothcr and Daughter Banquet, speakers, tours and a Teachers' Tea for the teachers of the members. Money was also given to various charities. Row Ziems fJr..Rep.l, J. E. Smith fchap J Roefzer Trees J H Smith Corr Sec B Blclcel Pres E Weber VP J Ka ser Y l ec. Sec.l, D. Hllbrechf llnfer Club Rep J Wellrer Inter Hi Y Rep os o, rown, lnsman G Vollr Hrsforlan J Lesch Sgt at Arms A Koch P Fumble G MacVn+he P McKeon. P Hayward, N. Harrington, P Ennis J Efenger J Fischer B McGlasson M LeRocque P Meynclte N lmershem M La enna. Row 2: B. O'Rourlre, M. Sh h J. B C K Row 3: R. Ball, P. Row l Row 2: J. Gelzer, C. Nuermberger, J. Pefzing Jr Dar R Silberberg C Johnson R Hellman Row 3: R. Youlrer, R. Wood, R. Toffolo, T. Schulman S Berlow P Sigler Soph Dir Row 4: J. Sprong, G. Snider, R. Goellner, R Stewart D Woodley KEY CLUB The Bennett Key Cluh is a service cluh of high school hoys organized under the general direction of the Buffalo Kiwanis Club. Their aim is to serve the school and the community. Among their projects were the selling of programs at the Passion Play, the selling of refreshments at the school haskethall games and participation in the school traffic patrol. Almost the entire cluh went to the Wzishingtoxi Convention in the spring. Page 63 I: M.,Berdiclt lsenior Dlr.l, M. Lapp lRec Sec R Handy V Pres H Hexamer Pres D Goldstein Corres Sec R Colesfocli Trees. . SCIENCE CLUB lf you should see smoke pouring from a window on the third floor after school, don't call the ire depart' ment. It is just the Science Club holding it's weekly meeting. During the year the members have enjoyed many talks as well as interesting ex' periments and movies- Row I: R. Sandmann, D. Grimner, G. Snider, C. Nuermberger, R. Grossman, T. Aquiline, D. Arfhur. Row 2: L. Farber, E. Penner, S. Cohen lTreas.l, J. Roeher QV. P.l, P. Greenbaum iPres.l, V. Barbe Guftuso. r lSec.l, H. Welker fSlg.-ai-Armsl, J. Row 3: K. Davis, J. Rosenthal, R. French, J. Bender, G. Cohen, G. Suchinslry, J. Wilhelm, M. Bernhardf, H. Stiller. Row 4: D. Hoffman, J. Klein, E. Rivo, E. Sfralra, R. Schwartz, H. Olandi, R. Woodford, G. Shafer, H. Ausprich. Not in picture: J. Kayser. Row I: S. Barlow, H. Sagenkahn fSec. Treas.l, M. Lapp iPres.l, C. Johnson IV. P.l, D. Goldstein. Row 2: S. Cohen, M. Rosen, P. Goldring, E. Penner, T. Schulman, D. Hoffman. Row 3: M. Kliman, J. Lesch, H. Goldslein, Miss Round fAdvisorl, J. Klein, R. Schwarfz, C. Nuermberger. MATH CLUB A new club under the guidance of Miss Round has been formed for the purpose of combining education and entertainment in the pursuit of higher methematies. Among their activities have been movies and the study of problems and instruction in the use of the slide rule. Page 64- PHILATELIC SOCIETY A very sueeessful year was enjoyed by the members of this elub. It held a number of auctions and trade meetf ings and heard several prominent stamp eolleetors of Buffalo. Each week a member of the elub gave a talk about some braneh of stamp eolleeting. Sof eial aetivities were not forgotten, for a Christmas party was held for the members, whieh provided fun for all. Row I: C. Johnson ITreas,I, H. WeIIzer IV. PI H Ausprich Pres S Korn Sec S Reznick Row 2: R. Silverberg, G. Diisious, S. Riflrin, A Remson R Grossman G Shafer M Weinberg Row 3: F. Cicelslry, G. Shulman, W. Posner, A Morrice T Aquilino J Brown Miss Sheldon Seated: C. Sparcino ISec.I, J. Brownsfein, G Shulman A Ziems P Fumble C Parlcer I Schreiber L FranIieI B Sherman V P Sfanding: R. Becker ITreas.I,A. Ehrenreich, J Kershanbaum G Rosenbaum F Krohn H MBFOWII D Kronenfhal J Klein S Rezniclz J Sfone, R. Faxsfein, D. Woodley IPres.I. CHESS CLUB Witli the help of Miss Carpenter, the aetivities of the Chess Club have been sueeessfully carried out. Begin' ners were taught how to play chess and the more experienced members competed in tournaments with victor- ies as well as defeats. This Club has helped members to reason out many of the seemingly eomplex problems of this edueational game. Page 65 Row Row Row Row Row Row Row LENS AND SHUTTER CLUB Under the guidance of M'r. Hare, the Lens and Shutter Club has en' joyed many activities this year. Among them have been a series of movies, talks by the members, a school photo contest, and hikes through scenic parts of the city, at which time pictures were taken. T A l: R. Jerome lTreas.l, L. Willner lV. P.l, E. Kaplan lPres.l, Mr. Hare lAdVlS0l'l. G- 5l10l'W00d lS9C-l- E K 2: J. Guffuso, L. Joseph, M. Volkman, Gxmlwmuclrler, D. Bain, K. Davis. 5 Ev . l : A ,. T' q 3.1 ' ' Q 1 I To 55 TN N s -,R Y .J ' ' X43 fb., Q3 ' I: L. Neuman. J. Wildman, P. Levin. L. Lenchner, D. Solroloff. 3 tl? ix 2: N. Hifchiner, B. O'Rourl:e, P. Horan, . LeGresley, D. Dranger, E. Schawel, L. Duquin, J. Giliford, J. Buck, M. Quinlan. 3: S. Rance, P. Fimbel, I. Gregory, C. Schell lSec.l, A. Jewell IV. P.l, . Tyrer lPres. R. Sfewaril Treas.l, M. Scherrer, W. McAndrew, M. Perrone. 4: J. Elenger, J. Hyllcema, T. Schawel, V. Scluawel, N. Kasring, C. Schorlr, J. Milsch, P. Meagher, B. LeGresley, C. Riggio, M. Kosher, C . Miller. 5: A. MacDonald, B. Alfenbaum, E. Rode, R. MacLeod, J. DeLang. C. Haggerty, R. Crain, K. Hamilfon, G. James, W. Murphy, P. Kolber, D. Woodley. BENNETT ROLLERS Whiz! Who was that? Just a mem' ber of the Bennett Rollers on his way to tell the rest of the club that he has accomplished an unheard of featfa whole evenings skating without one catastrophe. The club is an excellent means of meeting others with a mu' tual interest- roller skating. At least every two months a skating party is planned which is thoroughly enjoyed by all who remain on their feet. Page 66 TAP CHORUS As ll result of their many hours of practice, the tap chorus has brought much appreciated enjoyment to the Bennett students. l I. Gregory, M. Shosho, R. Schillinger ILeaderl, M. Spang, J. Hamilton. A Row I: L. Bregger, J. Amigone ITreas.I, C. Goldstein lV. P.I, R. Rapport lPres.I, M. Schwartz lSec.I, J. Esfry. I. Campbell Row 2: N. Karnofsly, P. Umanslry, T. Feldman, E. Zarin, M. Bornhardf, R. Rothenberg, S. Brumberg, E. Munfor. Row 3: S. Silverberg, W. Miller, T. Anthony, R. Race, G. Schmucller, M. Barcun, E. Rivo. RIDING CLUB Those slightly bowflegged students you sec limping down the halls are members of the Riding Club. Many rides have been enjoyed by this group as well us hayrides and picnics. Page 67 BENNETT PLAYERS All of the Bennett students who atf tended the Bennett Players presentaf tion of Arsenic and Qld Lace realf ize the intense preparation and hard work which made the play one of the best ever given at Bennett. The won' derful cooperation of this group of students is appreciated by all of Bcnf nett. Many of the members of the Bennett Players have also participated in various speaking contests- av l' J lfo ner, E, Kaplan, S. Block, R. Hess, M. Sclirnfclt, J. Lau.ie,l. .fil'tTtIS, D. Hamilton. low 7: M otcwai Po'-' 3: R. Barlzc, liow 4: T. Oillrn M B l IS .l, J. Gates QV. P.l, VJ. Castle fPres.l, Mr. Stamp, D. Woodley, H. Hexamer lTreas.l, R. A. Lansill, B. Ferguson, . cnge ec i', C. Parker. Griesor, H. Sage T. Dceblin. tlagmcir, A. Dallman, R. Murphy, J. Herzog, n, R. Handy. Scaled: B. Gralnilr, M. Berdiclc, Mr. Stamp, H. Hexamer, M. Herrrnan Standing: S. Ccrlow, W. Castle, D. Woodley, M. Brothman. nkalnn, L. Willner, A. Goldman, B. Barcun, M. Berdick, M. Herrmann, S. Riclrler, H. Ausprich, W. Murphy, R. M. Bnrcun, D. Roberts, J. Stewart, R. Woodley, E. Fenner, R. Throm, G. Shafer, R. DEBATE TEAM The question for debate this year was, Resolved: That the proposed amendment limiting the tenure of the term of office of the president to two fourfyear terms, should be ratified. The Bennett team for the negative side of this question was victorious, but the team for the aitirmative side was defeated at Grover Cleveland. All the members of both teams deserve our appreciation for their careful preparation and fine delivery of their arguments. Page 68 STAGE CREW AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM Under the capable direction of Mr. Stamp, the Stage Crew has been ref sponsible for the smooth running of all our assemblies and the play Arf senic and Old Lace . That voice you hear in the morning saying 'Stand by for homeroom notices is that of one of the eflicicnt announcers of the Public Address System. The members of both of these groups deserve many thanks for their behind the scene serv' ice to Bennett. Row I: C. Parlrer IAss'+. Prop-ManI, R. Sfewari Master of Properhes D Woodley Siege Manager Mr Sfamp H Hexamer Master EIecIrIcIanI, D. Hamilfon, IAss I. FIy-Man T Hagmelr Assf Electrician Row 2: W. Casflei AnnouncerI, D. Roberts Announcer J Gates Announcer M Berdiclr Electrician R Handy Master Fly Man A Dallman IAss'+. Radio TecI1.I, G. Shafer IAnnouncerI H Auspri I1 Announcer Row I: C. Nuermberger, J. KIeIn, S. Silverberg D Hoffman R Handy G VOSRSTICIWIBD R Helfman Row 2: A. Ehrenreich, S. Cohen, H. Kanel, J Herzog R Beihmann J Guifuso A BIocIi S Brownsiein P Wilson Capi of Flag Marshalls R. Lambert. PROJECTION STAFF AND FLAG MARSHALLS The Projection Staff has increased its activities since the advent of two new Ampro Movie Projectors. Room 302 has been sound proofed and is now used for a movie projection room. The Bennett Flag Mzrrshalls have the responsibility of seeing that the open' ing portion of our Assembly prof grams runs smoothly. They have done a grand job and deserve many thanks. Page 69 I I .. ....... . I FRENCH CLUB A fine year was enjoyed by the members of the French Club. An ac' tivity which aroused special interest among the members was their corref spondence with French children. Talks about France and it's people were both interesting and educational. Among the social activities of the club were the singing of French songs, the playing of games enjoyed in France and a Christmas party for all the members. Row I: M. Bernhardf, S. Weinstein, J. Fischer lTreas.I, S. Becker IPr1s.j, J. Leff IV. P.I, J. Farber lSec.I, M. Kronenfhal. Row 2: M. Shosho, P. Zuckerman, S. Pohl, N. Karnofslry, E. Davis, I. Gregory, L. Schaffran. Row 3: E. Kaye, M. Bersluady, H. Berleanf, S. Brumberg, R. Feldman, P- PSUQBOT. R- ROHWSHIDOFQ- Row I: D. Dell iTreas. Zj, J. Leff ISec. 21, M. Harringion IV. P. ZI, W. Sione lPres. ZI, F. Broder IPres. II, M. Berger IV. P. II, J. Truck- enporf ISec. II, A. Lipman lTreas. ll.. Row 2: B. Kreinilr, J. Mifsch, J. Haas, D. Adcock, J. Weil, Mrs. Adair, M. Kraufh, A. Jaffey, M. Midda, J. Schusferbauer, J. Ryan. Row 3: J. Keiser, L. Klyde, J. Didley, B. McGIasson, W. Roih, R. Throm, P. Milifello, L. Maclrs, D. Herman, W. Heron. SPANISH CLUB El Club Espanol has provided those students who have completed one year of Spanish, with many inter' esting and entertaining meetings this year. The members enjoyed short plays, games and songs, all in Spanish, together with a very amusing Christ' mas party. May there be nbuenos diasi' ahead for this club. Page 70 GERMAN CLUB A very enjoyable and interesting Christmas party was the main social event for the German Club this year. A group of third year German stu' dents gave the play Till Eulenspief gel , which was directed by Miss Mziyer. Row I: H. Willner. R. Stewart, M. Lapp lTreas E Fenner Pres M Hayman V P D Memhold Sec T Hagmeur S Sulverberg Row 2: M. Sulfanilr, J. Gesse, J. Kayser, E. Grossman R Laufer R Kershanbaum C Nuermberger Row 3: C. Ponner, G. Suchinsky, S. Gichiin, T Schulman N Held M Rlvo H Hexamer E Rnvo Row I: J. Laurie, H. Hexemer, J. Pehing lsec M Bengel Pres M Berdnclt Treas R Oberlander W Cesfle Row 2: M. West, D. Sololoff, J. Byledbal, J McLennan D Scoff M Rodriguez J Murphy G Cohen S Wolffe Row 3: M. Venderburgh, A. Manzella, J. Reed J Stewart L Kavana :gh W Maller C Kevanaugh D Karcher Noi in picture: S. Ferguson, C. Berger. RED CROSS COUNCIL The Council under the guidance of Miss Harrington sponsored the naf tional membership drive at Bennett which met with great success. The treasurer, Marland Berdiek, is presif dent of the Erie County Council and has won national recognition hy being elected to the National Advisory Board. A quartet was sent to enter' tain the veterans in Batavia at Christ' mas time. Page 7I BOOKSTORE AND BOOKROOM MONITORS Whether it be school supplies or text books, these loyal Bennettoninns have generously donated their time loy supplying the students with their needs. Row I: E. Fenner, D. Wesferman, S. Pohl IBooIrs+oreI, H. Wolfson, J. Plesur. Row 2: R. Plesur, R. Silberberg IBooIiroomI. Row Row Row Row Sprong, B. Prosperi, R. Stevenson, D. Fleming, H. Welker, T. Sheehan. Dreher, W. Rofh, R. Dengler, W. Tiernan, R. Oberlander, G. Voslrerichian, C. Cole, P. Guillari, H. Yeaies. Ebberfs, D. Hall, D. DeMar+inis, R. Spinney, W. Truclcenbrod, H. Wende, J. Zeiller, E. Hannel, T. Sullivan, A. Lipman. McNerney, D. Evans, J. Harringfon, J. McDade, R. Silberberg, R. Richard, D. Dell, T. Brown, R. Siraub, J. Scherer. CAFETERIA MONITORS Page 72 GUIDANCE MONITORS Ona of tlis: ncwcst groups in Bcnf nctt is tlic Guidance Monitors. These students assist Mliss Quinn, Miss Muiitz and Mr. Hare in their counf sclling duties. This year the guidance monitors also assisted in the proceed' ings un Vocational Day. Row I: D. Smifh, C. Drislell, C. Kinsman, P Row 2: R. Rapporf, M. Korus, S. Longberg, . Collins, S. Rance, J. Sheehan, J. Herron T. Sheehan, W. Miller. Row Row I: J. Rennick, E. Piclrral, C. Kavanaugh, A. Monroe, J. Sheehan, R. Dreher, R. Chernolf, R. Gillman, I. Schreiber 2: D. Selle, P. McCar+hy, J. Cunningham, J. Hofchlciss, C. Ericson, M. A. Lansill, J. Blampied, S. O'Connor, E. Palmer G Shllwell Row 3: R. Hess, B. Meyers, L. Wolfe, B. Ferguson, S. Beclrer, J. Kerrigan IBoy's Captl, M. Harringlon lGirls' Capt, J Devine R Sfewarf R. Lamberl, N. Cross, A. Morrice. Row 4: H. Pliss, L. Korman, D. DeMar'Iinis, L. Balfz, W. Kasfing, S. Reznicl, C. Johnson, E. Zarin, P. Srinson, R. Laufer G Clemenf J Dor ries, G. Munschauer, S. Waflrin, W. Caslle, M. Kliman, R. Goellner, A. MacDonald. Row 5: R. Richard, G. Prifchard, E. Garrison, P. Guillari, W. Rolh, J. Gales, J. Jordan, M. L. Zimmerman, R. Oberlander D Smith M. L. Leman, C. Cole, J. Sfone, M. Tillou, D. Peferson, T. Sullivan, P. Worfman. HALL MONITORS Page 73 N . .., . ,. . .fm . ,f..w...:7f,..w'w'e-1 sf-.xm.w..e.fwe..n.,1.x... asa.z..afx...:v:rx5:mm.xmw1:e. Row Row Row Row C. Pteifter, C. Bendheim, S. Laurie, S. C OFFICE MONITORS The office staff, under the direction of Miss Shanley, has patiently car' ried out the endless tasks involved in the administrating of school affairs. The monitors, who are selected on the basis of scholarship, have gained valuf able office experience as well as learn' ing to be cooperative and dependable. I. Kotlove, R. Woodley, G. Schmuckler, D. Yung, H. Cohen, N. Kushner, J. Best. ohen, R. Weber, P. Peugeot, R. Mendelow, P. Gilbert, M. Bernhardt, J. Farber. P S h f J. Hermann, J. Herron, J. Devine, D. Goldstein, J. Kanel, B. Glaser, D. Smith. K. Davis, P. Mertens, M. Rodriguez, . c ae er, W. Miller, E. Penner, P. Zuckerman, J. Lesch, S. Martin, R. Wallrer, S. Becker, J. Westby, D. Laurie, S. Pohl, J. Morrison, A. Meyer, S. Berlow, S. Willner. Row 5: C. Nuermberger, M. J. Shosho, M. Feldman, S. Gross, T. Goldstein, B. Hanlrin, N. Garretson, P. Kolber, J. Kayser, N. Imer- shein, P. Farrell, M. Carson, P. Kilbride, J. Weckerle. Row I: J. Fitspatriclr, M. Youll, E. Piclrral, P. Fimble, C. Herlan, D. Bilsky, G. Riley, J. Haas. Row 2: J. Ellison, M. McQuiIIin, E. Zarin, M. Currie, ' 2- -- - --'- V -- - -Y ..---....... 77777 7777, W Y YVVV ,YY WY nrrmminwwwin M. DeMarti, S. Anderson, J. Huffman, E. Soltys, F. Broder. GIRLS' GYM MONITORS These students willingly help the girls' gym teachers in carrying out their many duties. They deserve our thanks for their patient devotion to their tasks. Page 74 LIBRARY MONITORS The lihrary is kept in good working order hy its eiiieient monitors under the direction of Miss Croll. Last year, another group was organized to Work in the Charles Elbert Rhodes Room. Aside from their regular duties, the Monitors planned and enjoyed their annual Christmas party. Scared: G. Bialys, N. Forresier, J. Gregory, J. Kayser, N. Okun, M. Hoelzle, B. Woldman, R. Hess, M. Bengal, J. Dorrils. Sfanding: M. Schmidf, J. Adcock, M. MacLeod, V. Pang, M. Olrun, B. Meyers, L. Berg, A. Sloeman, S. Jacobs, J. Wesiby, S. Lauer Nof in picfuret I. Annas. Row I: M. Berdiclr, R. VanSIyle, D. Evans, R. Richard, J. Harrington, R. Dreher. Row 2: N. Cross, M. L. Loman, D. Lee, M. Harringfon, I. Annas, J. Schlehr. CHEERLEADERS Our heartfelt thanks go to our eapahle cheerleaders for leading the school in athletie events and assemf hlies in the peppiest manner possible. Page 75 ,azz Mew thing We fmfcf in meme-faq sh rr my Mi'-' ' C ZZ Gaiam .... All these things we hold in memory . . . Roclqettes in the Variety Show and corpses in HArseuic', . . . Colqes at Evelyrfs and Van Smiths . . . Serene slumber parties . . . Revival of the Charleston . . . Polls and popularity contests . . . Snappy IRC rides each morning . . . Cafeteria queues and the A'Bemiett Specially Page 77 faithf- AMONG THE BOYS MOST Carl Cole jack Gates Paul Gonson Bill Truckenbrod Sealed 7al'em Polk fArranged alphabetically, AMONG THE GIRLS POPULAR Mary Harrington Dorothy Lee Sissy Leman Donna O'Hern DONE MOST FOR BENNETT Marland Berdick Bill Castle Marleen Bengel Joan Devine jack Gates joan Kanel Paul Gonson Mary Ann Lansill BEST DRESSED Carl Cole Norma Cross Duke Pliss Mary Harrington Bill Tiernan Donna O'Hern Don Woodley Sylvia Sorrell FRIENDLIEST Marland Berdick Joan Devine Jack Gates Mary Ann Lansill Ray Gillman Paul Gonson BEST Carl Cole Don Meyncke Tom Svvanger Bill Truckenbrod BEST Carl Cole Bill Hanny Jack McDade Dick Van Slyke Norma Loos Donna O'Hern ATHLETE Sally Becker Norma Cross Sissy Leman Barbara Meyers DANCER Norma Cross Ruth Feldstein Sissy Leman Mary Harrington AMONG THE BOYS ' AMONG THE GIRLS MOST BRILLIANT Marland Berdick David Goldstein Bob Lambert Eucle Penner Barbara Anderson Marleen Bengel Joan Kanel Leah Loonsk BEST SPEAKER Marland Berdick Bryna Barcun Jack Gates Selma Block Ray Gillman Marlene Herrmann Hugh Hexamer Mary Ann Lansill PEPPIEST David Evans Jack Gates Roger Richard Dick Van Slyke Norma Cross Sissy Leman Gene Lewis Donna O'Hern MOST TALKATIVE David Evans jack Gates jack McDade Duke Pliss Bryna Barcun Norma Cross Gene Lewis Sue Herman HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE Marland Berdick Marleen Bengel Bill Castle Norma Cross Jack Gates Joan Kanel Paul Gonson Mary Ann Lansill MOST GLAMOROUS Carl Cole Bill Hanny Bill Tiernan Don Woodley Sissy Leman Dee Dee Smith Sylvia Sorrell Rita Strauss Seniaa '7al'em push fArranged alphabeticallyj AMONG THE rAMONG THE AMONG THE AMONG THE BOYS A GIRLS BOYS GIRLS FAVORITE SAYING BEST LOOKING Ofiogigtggunl wha, hoppen? Marland Berdick Mary Harrington Carl Cole Dorothy Lee FAVORITE SUBJECT Bill Tiernan Sissy Leman Girls Boys Don Woodley Donna O'Hern FAVORITE SINGER WILDEST DRIVER B'll E ks ' D ' D 1 y C tme Ons ay Dick Busch Jane Dorries FAVORITE SONG V Larry Korman Tammy Feldman David Swain Narda Griiths Again S0 IH I-Ove Eddy Vater Alice Monroe FAVORITE MOVIE STAR ' MOST HUMOROUS Richard Widmark Ingrid Bergman David Evans Bryna Barcun FAVORITE SPORT Jack Gates Norma Cross Basketball Football Duke Pliss Gene Lewis ' Roger Richard Janet Sheehan FAVORITE BAND Tex Benecke Vaughn Monroe BEST LINE Carl Cole Norma Cross David Evans Sissy Leman Carl Cole Mary Harrington Jack Gates Beverly Schleuss Marland Berdick Mary Ann Lansill D W dl G L i Bob Stewart- Joanne Reed on Oo ey me ewls Bill Castle Sue Watkin MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED SLEEPIEST John Harrington Ruth Hess Marland Berdick Marleen Bengel jack McDade , Carol Maefs Bill Castle Mary Harrington Earl Palmer Sheila O'Connor .IHCk Gates 1030 Kaflel David Swain Janet Sheehan Paul Gonson Mary Ann Lansill Page 79 Jleaful in Gamifc-44 Dear Readers: Here is the news you've been anxiously awaiting. In this issue, we are disclosing the name of the winner of the Better Beacon joke Contest . Our personal check for Sl00,000 and a crisp new one dollar bill goes to-Notice at this point, dear reader, our policy of immediately dis- closing the name of the prize winner- Do we keep you in susfpanse while we play the ten tunes most likely to be banned in Boston this week? No! Before the name of the luckyQ?j person is revealed, let us call to your attention the following interesting statistics: The total population of the united Stotes is 143,414,000 The total population of Buffalo is ........................ 575,901 The total population of Bennett High is ......... 1,636 The total number of contributions in the Better Beacon Joke Contest was .............. . 3 In the face of these figures, dear readers, aren't you ashamed? The prize joke runs as follows: Teacher: Can you use the word atmospheric in a sentence? Pupil: No . And that won the 31.00 prize. We wish to thank the other two contestants. P.S. The first prize winner is Joe Gavin. C. Jack Gates is becoming quite the social butterfly. His sudden debut into society has made our president quite a celebrity. Nowadays he insists upon finger bowls at home. We'd like to know if Janie Schlehr is going to try roy' alty when she runs out of presidents. Ali Kahn, watch out! What is it that Sue Herman is always Moe ning about? Come now Sue, you can tell us. Ma and Pa Anthony have bought the cutest little farm down in the Ozarks Mountains. What else can be done with a family of 65? fWe have it from a reliable source they are raising an army.j Lois Mack insists on keeping the cutest Katz . Seems she picked him up in Rochester. There must be some German blood in Bib Nagy, or else why would she be after all the Jerrys. Page 80 Don Seilc secms to be taking a special course in some- thing. It can't be women. What will Larry Korman do next year when he won't have a certain senior girl sitting next to him in Chemistry to practice his dating technique on? Nominations are now open for candidates to take over Sissy Lehman's title of The Notorious Enchantress of Bennett - Junior girls apply early. Bennett's own heros, Dux Fleming, Paul Swanson, Tom Sheehan and Louis Baltz can be seen daily down at the West Side Rowing Club acting as guides to the club, which has recently been turned into a museum, commemf orating their bravery. Freshman Inspired by dreams of high school achievement. Listen intently to apt remarks of speaker. Sophomore Aspire to do better next year. Wonder what apt remarks speaker made. Iunior Stop kidding themselves. Wonder if speaker made apt remarks. Senior Wonder how they got through. Make apt remarks about speaker. What is the cause of Dick Busch's sudden popularity with the State Troopers? Could it be his driving a. '35 Ford coupe carrying the plates of a '37 Ford Sedan? What party boys will be left to carry on the fine tradi- tions of the Dragons, fa fine organization which brings out the finer things in youthj after J. McDade, G. Prichard, and J. Kerrigan are gone. Can it be the famous UQ football team of last fall is now becoming a baseball team under the name of the Gold and White Sox ? Yes, the Lindeman M'urder Case has been solved. Ask detective Jeanne Herron about it. Joyce Rennick her asf sistant smelled down the evidence. An exhibition of folk dancing was given on the street in East Aurora by the kids coming home from Letchworth Park. Had it not been for the little men in blue coats breaking up the party, the little men in white coats might have arrived. The travel urge seems to be spreading. It has been rumored that George Munschauer and Dick Van Slyke are saving to buy a ear. What kind of a car can you get for 5557, boys? Also Tom Anderson and Jack Cates are planning an excursion to California in Tom's ole' Bess , a '37 Ford. Day Crowley is betting he can beat them in a Hall's Bakery Wagon minus the horse. Everyone can relax now that the Tom Cauley raffle is over. It seems that Pat Stinson had the lucky number. Is it true, Norma Siegel, that you were nominated for the academy award? The boys at Bob Cneiser's party went home in barrels when Bryna Barcun cleaned them out in black jack. Who taught you how to play cards, Bryna? Some of the girls are seriously thinking of P.C.ing to play football. An enemy, I know, to all Is wicked, wicked alcohol. The good Book, though, commanded me To learn to love mine enemy. Seems as if Lois Hoffman has a bad cold lately. All she talks about is her Hankie . What is the secret to your charm Doreen Rose? The senior girls would like your formula on how to hold a man for four years. Ronnie Straub was recently seen downtown looking for a lovely pastel shade to paint his ear. He is determined not to be outdone 'by Stuart Chamberlin's new paint job on his carf?D. Farmer Garrison-I got a freak on my farmaa two legged calf. Farmer Sprong - Yeh, he came over to call on my daughter last night! Editors' creed: See all evil-Hear all evil -Tell all evil. Oh you lucky Bennettoniansl Several members of the Key Club are going to P.G. so they can direct traiiic next year. Norma Cross and Cene Lewis have traded in their parosols for the daring look of 1903 in bathing suits. Their background in the Variety Show was none other than Carl LaCole and his 12 darling bathing beautiesf Y 12- Speaking of the good old days, the question on every- one's lips is Will the Charleston replace blitterfbuggingf' Seems a certain group of senior girls are in favor of the Charleston and to prove their point they are backing up their argument with raccoon coats and rolled stockings. If things continue, the debate next year will be based on Should we take the Marines out of Nicaragua? Newest Bennett Broadcasting System Discs SubeonciousfLec Dodie Lee Far Away Places fparticularly Seneca and Kenj Alice Monroe Tenderly Riding Club Cruising Down The River My Wild Irish Rose Freckles Teddy Bear Song Bewildered Crew fW.S.R.C.J Duke Pliss Janie Sheehan Dee Dee Smith Dave Swain Again What's Wrong With Me? Pretty As a Picture Pat McCarthy Anyone who's greened Donna O'I'Iern And so we leave the Heard In the Corridors as we turn the page, never again as Seniors to adorn its pages Qwe hopej. We, the editors, take this opportunity to wish the class of '49 the best of luck from? !Vcvuna 04044 jack Gala Bad fbaeha Page 8I '7fze gaunelff paoiefri Wqadenic and GM face The presentation of Arsenic and Cld Lace , which took place on the evenings of February 28th and March lst, was indeed a triumph for the Bennett Players. This comedy in three acts was the first fullfseale production' un' dertaken by our dramatic group since its 1946 achieve' ment, Smiling Through . Under the excellent direction and supervision of Mr. john L. Stamp, the entire cast and crew put forth their unceasing efforts to make the play a grand success. Set entirely in the living room of the Brewster home in Brooklyn, the play centers about the mysterious activities of two eccentric sisters, Abby and Martha Brewster, memorably portrayed by Bryna Bareun and Marlene Herr' mann. Their somewhat harried nephew, Mortimer, was realistically played by Marland Berdick. Hcssa Sagenkahn gave an excellent performance as Elaine Harper, Mortif mer's fiancee. The plot became increasingly involved with the unexf pected return of Mortimcr's criminally inclined brother, jonathan, played by Alan Goldman. With him came Harry Ausprieh in the difficult role of Dr. Einstein. Jack Cates gave a highly amusing performance as the third brother who thought he was Teddy Roosevelt, and pretty soon we thought jack was too. We became convinced of this when ,lack yelled Charge , The principals were ably supported by Sheldon Rickler, Robert Cneiser, Williaini Murphy, and Larry Williier as the police officers while Richard Burke and Raymond Crieser portrayed the illffated boarders. Thomas Doeblin appeared briefly albeit effectively, as Elaine's father, the Rev. Dr. Harper. However great a part played by the cast, it would have been utterly impossible to successfully stage such a producf tion without the able assistance of the members of the Production Staff, To the stage crew under the capable management of Donald Woodley, goes due praise for the marvelous lighting and scenery which lent a professional touch to the affair. The Wardrobe Department, headed by Mary Ann Lansill, deserves a great deal of credit for the effective costuming of the participants. A vote of thanks also goes to Miss Ciesecke and Miss Holmlund who acted as Faculty Costume Advisors. Another important factor in the success of the play was the work of the Business Staff directed by William Castle. Marleen Bengel was in charge of publicity, while Ray Gillman served as Head Usher. The Bennett Orchestra, directed by Mr. Frank Nowak, supplied the musical seleef tions. As a result of Mr. Stamp's competent leadership, the fine efforts of the cast, and the patient endeavors of the crew and staffs, the presentation was a huge success. Conf gratulations, Bennett Players, as you add another achieve' ment to your all ready impressive list of triumphs! wa Ka, em vm eu This year Bennett High School sponsored a new type of oganization for the boys of the school. Founded by the Kiwanis Club of Buffalo for the purpose of furthering service activities toward the school and the city, this or' ganization, the Bennett Key Club, recently underwent an experience that few of the members will ever forget, a trip to Washington, D.C. The underlying purpose of the trip was to attend the Sixth Annual Convention of the Key Club International. From the moment of arrival there was never a dull moment for anyone. Dividing up into small groups, they roamed the city taking in the sights of our nation's capital. Several of the boys found enough energy to climb the summit of the Washington Monument to enjoy an early morning view of the great city, while for others it was the Government Office Building Groups. That first night saw a lot of very tired Key Clubbers hit the sack early for on the next day, Friday, the Convention was to begin. As Friday dawned the club was led to the Willard Hotel by the officers. They spent more time sightseeing on Friday afternoon as soon as they were dismissed. Among the places seen were the Houses of Congress, the Supreme Court, the Smithsonian Institute, the Library of Congress, and the fMellenj Art Gallery. Others found time to enjoy the unforgettable beauty of the Lincoln and Jefferson Me' morials, sights which are not only ones of beauty but also of significance in view of the ideals of those great men. Any who were so fortunate as to see the Arlington National Memorial will never forget the impression cref ated by the manifestation of such honor by a nation upon its honored dead. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a Af Mount Vernon sight that turns aside all thoughts of war and strife and makes every one of the Key Clubbers glad they live in America. And yet, above it all, the alert military guardian of that unknown soldier known but to God brings forth a feeling of security in the might of our country. The Tomb was not the only point of interest in Historic Old Arlington. There was also the Memorial Amphitheater and the splendid Lee Mansion. Saturday was election day at the Convention and the streets of Wzishington had been the scenes of some real campaigning up till election time. The election was hard fought and a good example of how American boys stand ready to take over the reigns of our country's government. In the afternoon they trained their sights on Mount Vernon, home of George Washington and one of the highspots of the convention. The official BEACON phof tographer, Gene Kaplan, took some wonderful shots for a lasting record. Upon returning from Mount Vernon, the Boys attend' ed the farewell banquet of the Convention in the mam- moth Navy Department Cafeteria and afterwards were treated to a wonderful entertainment to write a happy finis. The banquet in itself was a gustatory masterpiece and several fno names mentioned, had to be assisted from the table after having stowed away too much good Navy Chow. After a frantic effort to catch up on lost sleep, they boarded the bus for the long trek back to Buffalo and the world of reality. This wonderful adventure will never be forgotten in the minds of the boys who experienced it. Convention Keynofer i ,,.,1,s..... ' 4'Kir-mga.. gn-mi Kllldmezfhmga Zyefaolfinmemaluf Nihlelzu .... All these things we hold in memory . . . Ken football game with new cheers, uniforms, and defeat . . . Ken basketball game and victory' . . . Merman AllfHigh laurels followed by Spring sports . . . Girls' afterschool athletics and boys' intra' murals . . . Bashful athletes on stage for Letter Day. Page 85 Eaqfi' Spafdfi . . .t . gzwggag e-AQQ3 som SCOREBOARD Opponent Bennett Tcchnical ........... ..... 0 ....... ....... 2 2 McKinley ........... .,... 7 ..... , . ....... 21 East .................... ..... 6 ....... ....... 2 7 Kensington .. ..... 26 ...... ., S Burga rd .,...... ...,...... 1 2 . .. 7 Scnccal ......................,......, 0 ,................ ........ 1 3 Scnccam .............................. 0 .......................,...... 14 Thanksgiving Day Playoff: South Park Top, 'From leff: E. Rosenfhal, F. Braun. Page 86 Harvard Cup Series League ll - 2nd place Cify - 3rd place GLM LLARJ SVN!!-XB! GER g ' QADTAX NS ALL H- 164-it YEATES ear: QLANQEQ ANTHONY E . voevaeqcn-1 LAN 20 COACHES BoHom: R. Heis, J. Holderer. ffi B Yale Cup Series 2nd place! SCOREBCARD Opponent Bennett Burgard ........ 3 S ...,, ...... 3 6 Riverside ..... 3 1 ..... ..... 4 3 Seneca ............... 36 ..... .... . 39 South Park ....,. 36 ..... . 33 Technical ..... 40 ..... ..... 5 3 . Lafayette ...,. 44 ..... .... . 43 Emerson ........ 65 ..... .... . 75 Masten ....... 3 9 ..... .... . 50 Grover ........... 21 ..... ..... 3 8 Hutchinson ....... 52 ..... ..... 5 6 Kensington ...... 36 ..... .... , 45 McKinley ..,,. 3 5 .............. .... . 41 BASKETBALL The 1949 season will bring many pleasant memories be' cause it produced one of the best records in Bennetts history. Figured to not win more than 5 or 6 games at the outset of the season, the Tiger quintet finished with a record of 10 wins in 13 starts. Three successive victories got the team off on the rgiht foot. Victorious over Burgard and Riverside, the Orange and Blue registered a surprisf ing upset, as they whipped Seneca in overtime. South Park stopped this streak by stunning Bennett 36f33. Technical succumbed and Lafayette, leading most of the From lop- Row I: P. Wilson, J. Sprong, L. Schaefer, E. Shasser, J. Schweibel, F. Braun lcoachl. Row 2: J. Anthony, R. Gill- man, W. Tiernan, D. Dell, B. Penwarden, W. Rofh, P. Guillari, D. Goldsiein. Row 3: T. Cauley, D. Flem- ing, C. Cole, J. Scherer, J. Zeifler, G. Van Loan, R. Sfevenson. Row 4: R. Kennedy, G. Cohen, L. Franchini, H. Kanel, J. Weindell, J. Guillari. Page 87 frm 'rv A f way, lost to a determined visiting five in overtime. Emerf son put on a Hne performance as they ran away from Ben' nett 6539. Masten, Grover, and Hutch fell before the Tigers. Then oncefbeaten Ken was unsuccessful in their journey here, bowing to Bennett in the game that 1700 students and Fred Braun had so eagerly awaited. Bennett easily ran away from McKinley, but closed the season on the short end of a 41f35 score at East. This brought the team to a tie for second place with Ken, one game behind Senecas new championship. Individually, Tom Cauley, john Zeitler, and Roger Stevenson led the team in scoring. EG. FT. PT.s AVE. Zeitlcr ....... 40 37 117 9.1 Cauley ............ 42 24 108 9.0 Stevenson ....... 33 34 100 9.2 Scherer ........ 20 20 60 4.8 Fleming ................................................... 20 12 52 6.0 Dux Fleming controlled the backboards. Zeitler and Scherer paced the team defensively. In an intrafsquad game, conducted at the seasons end, the AllfStars fPlayf ers leaving schoolj trounced the Regulars fReturning playersj 'i8f34. Returning players include: Cauley, Zeitler, Stevenson, Van Loan, Roth, Schweibel, Dell, Cohen, Tiernan, and perhaps the 'iMiami Hurricane , Cole. sY W' as w., W ex -,if -' Baafaeidall Sim Carl Cole Tom Cauley Dux Fleming Rog Stevenson Jack Scherer Johnny Zeiiler sm- ' S racuse Cu Series Y P 2nd place SCOREBOARD ette, Riverside, and Htuch. In the Hutch meet, we missed Opponent Bennett a perfect score by three points, 51f15. lg 3 ' Z Z In the AllfHigh Meet, held before a capacity crowd Eqst K 4 ' 4 2 here, highly favored Ken was taxed to the limits by an Klensiggg 4 7 ' 1 9 under rated Bennett team. Bennett placed a total of 15 Lafa it H 23 ' 4 3 boys, including Frosh, in the meet. Fred Ressel took a Rive: ide ' 17 ' 4 9 fourth in the 200 free, while Bill Truckenbrod and George Hut-Einjog ' 15 ' 5 1 Jackson took lst and 3rd respectively in the 100 free. L .................. ..... .. ....... ..... SWIMMING Bennett, a preseason favorite, lived up to all expectaf tions by crushing Tech in the opening home meet and taking every first place and all but one second. The follow' ing week, a stubborn Spark team held the Tigers to a draw. Although all but one individual first place was taken by Bennett, we lost the medley and tied the free' style relay. fThis was the only tie in the 40 year history of the Syracuse Gupj East proved easy prey for Bennett, but Ken displayed a very strong squad, at whose hands we suffered our first and last defeat. Roger Lowe was our only boy to take a first place. In the last three meets the steadily improving mermen easily turned back Lafayf Page 88 Lowe easily won the 100 yd. backstroke in 1:06.2 Qless than 3 secs. off recordj Ken's 40 yd. freestyle was serif ously threatened by our jim Petzing, who was barely touched out in a breathtaking finish. Our Frosh medley fStebbins, Turner, Hughes, was AllfHigh, while our Frosh freestyle relay QT. Horan, G. Horan, Bright, O'Brienj took third. The judges split decision gave second place to our varsity medley composed of Lowe, Dick Oberf lander, and john Menig. Bennett came back in the free- style relay, when Wally Johnson teamed with Jackson, Petzing, and Truckenbrod for AllfHigh by beating Ken by three feet and settling the disputed tie between Bennett and South Park. Final scores: Kensington 39, Bennett 30, South Park 5. Row I: R. Prosperi, D. Brighf, R. Purdy, W. Hughes, W. Turner, F. Ressel. Row 2: B. Dreher IMgr.I, Sfebbins, P. Sauer, S. Chernilla, W. Kasfing, J, Holderer ICoachl. Row 3: J, Pefzing, W. Johnson, G. Jackson, W. Truclrenbrod, R. Lowe, J. Menig, F. McGuire. Row 4: O'Brien, H o r a n, Horan, T. Laird. SPRING SPORTS REVIEW BASEBALL Since the cry, Play Ball , was sounded, the Bennett Tigers have presented a strong challenger to East's def fending champions. At this writing, lettermen Don Dell, John Zeitler, and Bill Tiernan hold down first, second, and third hase respectively. Norm Ctto is the leading conf tender for shortfstop honors. Veteran Earl Hannel once again carries the hrunt of the pitching, while Ted Sullivan and Fred Wzillzice will share hackstop duties. Hank Sigurdf son, Dave Naher, and Wes Roth are on the front line for the three outfield positions. Witli most of last year's American Legion Champions returning, Bennett should enjoy one of its hest seasons. TRACK Witli the track season well underway at this writing, Coach Rosenthal's hard working team has a very promisf ing future, Numerous returning lettermen produce a strong, wellfhalaneed team. Included in these and some promising newfcomers are. Sehweihel, Scherer, Swanger, Dunford, Munschauer, Voskerehian, and Dreher, in the sprints, while Swain, Barley Meyncke, and Klein are in the longer distances. The hurdles is the only event in which we have no returning veterans. In the held events, prohahle regulars include: Weiide, Willer, Van Loan, Thurber, and Richard. Witli this promising material and Mr, Rosenthanl's guidance our track team are in the heat of the battle for the coveted Scalp and Blade Trophy. TENNIS The tennis team this year is composed mainly of four hoys who received major and three squad letters last spring. We are losing only three lettermen, making the future look promising. Among those returning are: Weinf herg, Wzislicr, Shanks, and Billy Castle, who was All High second douhles last year with Boh Mooney. The ahility of these veterans, eomhined with our new tennis coach, Mr. Heis, produces a team which is one of the top con' tenders for the cup. Truckenbrod George Jackson Roger Lowe Wally Johnson Jim Pehing I freestyle relay I60 yd. freesfyle relay I00 yd. baclrsfroke I60 yd. freesfyle relay I60 yd. freesfyle yd freesfyle Drawings hy Milnzellcl will Sigler X... gag Tc' 'Z' 3 9 1 XI it I ' 'U--' -' I . f Q' , ., f F' ., ., Y. it ' ' ill A . - x 2 Q A K x' .1 'P - , .. Q XXV T8 hh' Spaah may Ball! our Polhll Swimming Mrs. Pctzing organized our Bennett mermaids into teams this ycar to compete for the championship, instead of carnivals as held in previous years- The red faces be' longed to the upper classmen! Sophomores beat the Juniors and Seniors, and the Freshmen beat all three! The events included a 100 yard free style, 40 yard free style, 40 yard breast and back strokes, 120 yard medley relay. A few outstanding swimmers came to the fore: Astrid Lund' bye, Dorsey Laurie, Shirley Martin, Joa n McLennan, Ann Page 90 'I Basketball or Bauel Aney owl Lucker, Anne Qsborn, Onnalie Hint Klein. The 'ima ' ermeir and Barb f zing freshman co Lois Duke ara nsisted of the unbeatable , and the others, as Marilou Harr, Laurie Mac- Arthur and Barbara jekel. Volleyball and Badminion Another of our after school sports is Volleyball, which leads many of our more athletic girls to the gym. It too carries much enjoyment for its partakers as do ' ton, a new attraction in es Badmin- our gym classes. Row I: M. Hoffman, S. Martin, E. Piclrral, P. Stinson, P. Merlens, L. Wolfe, E. Weber. Row 2: P. Henderson, J. Habersfro, D. Laurie, R. Hess, S. Warme, C. Manning, J. Kullman, P. Kilbride. Row 3: M. A. Lansill, M. Bengel, J. Blampied, E. Zarin, S. Bloclr, J. Hotchkiss, J. America, B. Hilbrechf. GOLD B AWARDS Row I: N. Dinehari, A. Jaffey, J. Carrel, B. Meyers, S. Kabel, B. Gardner, M. Boslral. Row 2: E. Raybould, F. Broder, L. Baum, J. Rennick, B. Ferguson, V. Schawel, M. MacLeocl. Row 3: J. Welker, M. Klein, B. Anderson, J. Kayser, N. Forrester T. Schawel, B. Biclrel. Nor in Picfure: S. Becker, M. Hayman. Our Senior girls of '49 have made a grand showing in the achievement of 49 gold B awards, symbolic of our highest sports accomplishments. To the winners, who have worked at afterfschool sports for four consecutive years, these pins represent not only a mark of achieve' ment, but days of friendly competition, thrilling victories, and those notfso-thrilling days of losses. They stand for the lasting friendships, physical development, and the ideals of good sportsmanship imprinted into the characters of our players. Baseball, swimming, they're all fine, And help to keep us girls in line. We skate, and ride, and swim, and ski And then, at last, we get our B Basketball Our basketball competition has been strong this year with such a large number of teams vying for the coveted B. gr,- -. Y A X' plaque of the champions. It is 207 which will win it again, for both Tuesday's and Thursday's champs star from that room. Outstanding individual work has been done in our gym classes and after school by girls of all years. Freshmen: Annette Manzella, Marilyn Quinlin, Patricia Bohn, Nancy Adams: Sophomores: Lillian Gennerg Juniors: Kay Hauf serman, Shirley Schottin, Yvonne Quilter, Bonnie Wliiilf ley, Shirley Beyer, Elenie Dellasg Seniors: Norman Loos, johanne Haherstro, Pat Mertens, Ruth Hess, Sissy Leman, and these two girls. Can you guess them? Green eyes-'fblond hair Friendly smile-graceful air Always happy-every place In gym-in shorts She's a whiz-at sports Climbs polew-runs a race At shooting baskets- - she's an ace Big smilee--on face She likes--all sports Feels at home-fin shorts, Baseballavolleyball, Swimming-and all, She's as fair as she is tall. A good sport- -what a gal! Pitches fast--aim true There, you guessed it- that's our Sal! Know her?- -Here's a clue: Lots of Zip--f-never tires fP.S. Becker didn't rhymej Girl's name - Barbara Meyers BASKETBALL CHAMPS Row I: L. Baum, J. Carrel, D. Lee, J. Dorries, E. Pickral, E. Weber. Row 2: S. Bloclr, N. Forrester, B. Anderson, M. Hayman, E. Zarin, J. Renniclr. Row 3: B. Meyers, F. Broder, M. MacLeod, J. America, S. Beclrer, B. Ferguson, J. Zabel, P. Henderson. Page 91 Principal Emmons B. Farrar Assisiani' Principal Abraham Axlerod Office S'laFi Marion Shanley, Adm. Asst. Theresa Biehler, Sec'y. fMrs.j Virginia G. Schaefer, Sec'y. Ari' Margaret Giesecke Mildred Holmlund Amy Smith Classical Frederick Brewster Sarah M. Daly Commercial Bessie Federman fMrs.j Katherine M. Knoll fMrs.j Mildred Volker English julia Dunham Mary C. Harrington Dorothy Hodges Grace Howard May Jepson Evelyn Muntz Bessie Nairn M. Arline Robinson M. Rita Rooney QMrs.j Janey R. Smering Mabell Wood Pearl Woodward Jessie Wright Page 92 ewan: emu., Home Economics Esther Egner fMrs.j Marcia G. Seelbach lndusfrial Aris Ralph Thomas Mafhemafics QMrs.j Ruth C. Brown Agnes Danehy Thelma Disbrow Winifred Kelly Natalie Round Erna Shults Alfred W. Smith fMrs.j Norma Stickney Modern Language fMrs.j Ellen F. Adair Florentine Jassogne Emilie Mayer Ethel Quinn Mildred Severance Eleanor L. Sherman Music Paul Nichols Frank M. Nowak Science fMrs.j Cora P. Hagen Gerald S- Hare Irma Lee Hayes Florence Huck Heino Olandt Alma Schelbach Frank Snow Social Science Violet Beach Eleanor Brettle Charlotte Carpenter Mildred Ford Helen D. Gabriel Catherine Gallagher Mary Murdock Morris Raiken Hildegard Schreier Marion Sheldon Speech John L. Stamp Library Justina Croll Physical Education Fred Braun Rudolph V. Heis John Holderer QMrs.Q Georgia Petzing Ethel Roberts Elmer Rosenthal fMrs.j Mildred T. Runyan QMrs.j Mary B. Strunk Cafeferia fMrs.j Jessie S. Rector Nurse Loretta M. McDonnell Sighl' Conservalion Stella Quattlander Speech Correciion Marcella Drescher Cusfodian Ralph Bundy Engineer William Blumreich Adveriising Mr. Hare, Advisor Joan Laird, ass't. Sally Becker Pat Cassety Pat Fimble Joan Fischer Pat Henderson Constance Kavanaugh Ann Lewis Art MacDonald Anne Osborn Sheleen Pohl Carol Schall Ruth Schillinger Janice Schultz Ruth Weber Paula Zuckerman Alumni Miss Hodges, Advisor Marjorie Sherman, ass't. Mary Harrington Ari' Miss Giesecke, Advisor Miss Holmlund, Advisor Joan Darby, ass't. Geraldyne Bewley Rita Feldman Jean Gesse Tom Harris Harold Hoffman Shirley Johnson Shirley Kabel Jerrold Kalnitz Anna Malamas Annette Manzella Rose Mendelow Patricia Mertens Shirley Novier Harold Reiss Carol Schall Paul Sigler Elinore Thomson Jean Volgenau Marilyn Volkman Ted Wilson Eeacan Slaff Boys' Sporfs Mr. Rosenthal, Advisor James Sprong, ass't. George Munsehauer George Voskerchian Harry Weinberg Business Mrs. Hagen, Advisor Joan McLennan, ass't. Mary Carson Patricia Farrell Nancy Forrester Charles Johnson Janice Okun James Petzing Circulaiion Miss Daly, Advisor Miss Gallagher-Advisor Joan Farber-Girls' Mgr Marland Berdick --Boys' Mgr. Richard Burke June Carrel Joan Devine Richard Dopkins Phyllis Dubbs Suzanne Gross Allan Lipman Astrid Lundbye Marjorie MacLeod Beatrice McGlasson Francis McGuire Howard Merowit Barbara Meyers Jerome Neifach Georgiana Volk Club Miss Rooney, Advisor Harry Ausprich, ass't. Mary Carson Sally Becker Thomas Aquiline Girls' Sporis Miss Roberts, Advisor Anne Osborn, ass't. Sally Becker Jean Gesse Jean Herron Ruth Hess Dorothy Laurie Norma Loos Carol Manning Joan Devine Hilda Solfer Heard in Corridors Miss Egner, Advisor Robert Dreher, ass't. Byrna Barcun Fay Broder Ruth Hess Gene Lewis Lois Hoffman Donna O'Hern Janice Schlehr Diane Smith Liierary Mrs. Smering, Advisor Astrid Lundbye, ass't. Ruth Weber, ass't. Byrna Barcun Lucille Campbell Jerome Feinsinger Ruth Fix Marilou Harr Miriam Hayman Jeanne Herron Barbara Halfelner Robert Lambert Walter Miller Anne Osborn Patricia Peugeot Syrell Rogovin Hessa Sagenkahn Mary Ward Donald Woodley Music Mr. Nichols, Advisor Efry Spectre, ass't. Thelma Schawel Phoiography Mr. Thomas, Advisor Glenn Sherwood Donald Bain Typing Suzanne Herman Beatrice McGlasson Barbara Meyers Phyllis Umansky Page 93 CLASS PROPHECY Continued from page 45 M.H. Well I'm ready, lets go. fleave stage leftj SCENE III Back at The Last Gulp Saloon -Specialty-Tea, Corn' ed Beef and Cabbage. Seated are Norma, Jack, and GERRY GOLDSTEIN QPhil Wilson, waiter, entersj N.C. Why, PHIL WILSON, where did you come from? I dicln't see you before. P.W. I just came to work. When BEV GLASER leaves, I come on the job. - N.C. We were just watching the Teleview'scoop and had a glimpse of some of our former classmates. Donna O'Hern was here too, but she had to get back to classes. P.W. She stops in here every noon hour- QEnter gypsy violin player, ALICE KOCH, playing piano. Exit Phil Wilsonj. J.G. Doesn't: that look like-Why, yes, it is JANNIE SCHLEHR. N.C. Why, the last time I heard, she was playing her gypsy violin in the Snooky Nook just off Broadway. GG. I read that KIERNAN KREISS is starring in that quaint little dive now. N.C. Yes, I guess Jannie preferred lower wages to better atmosphere. Qplugj Miner-GENE GARRISON rushes in, yells , E.G. Another vein has been struck near the Lebraya Arm Pits. U. Schlehr and E. Garrison rush out.J DODIE LEE and EUGENE KAPLAN enter right. D.L. Has anyone seen ROGER RICHARDS? You know, the famous general who just conquered Russia. He earned his 97th medal today. G.G. Amazing how that fellow can stand with all that hardware hanging oil' his chest. Roger enters right, E. Kaplan taking pictures, Dodie taking notes. D.L. Gee, Roger, you must have had some exciting ex' periences. R.R. Yes, I have. While crossing Europe, I ran into some of our more persistent couples like MARY ANN LANSILL and MARLAND BERDICK QMr- D.A.J, JANET ROETZER and RALPH McVITTIE and nurse JOANNE REED and BOB STEWART. They were all on their second honeymoons. But that isn't all. As we were crossing the Orange and Blue Sea, we spotted that famous relay team of FRED RESSEL, WALLY JOHN' SON, GEORGE JACKSON, and RAY CHERNOFF, spurred on by those swimming enthusiasts ASTRID LUNDBYE, LOIS WILSON, SHIRLEY MARTIN and SALLY BECKER. Latest reports have it that they are half way on their nonstop swim around the world. We stopped to throw them some QSueJ WATKIN'S Fresh Fish. h Page 94 J.G. Hey, I'm running out of tea. Will someone run over and put a nickel in the DON HALL Tea Ball Machine? It's a shame to ruin JANET KAYSER'S and BOB WOOD'S artistry after they worked so hard print' ing these names on all those bags. G.G. Speaking of tea, I was glad to hear that they finally caught DON ALTMAN, the leader of that New York gang, when they were in the process of high'jacking tea balls. Did you know that they were caught by those terrific heroes of the Police Force. BILL ZEEB, GORDON SLY, and RONNIE STRAUB. They were awarded by their Chief DON MEYNCKE, with 2 Clark Bars apiece- J.G. Why don't we turn on the radio? Say, isn't BILL MURPHY the announcer for fBarbJ ANDERSON'S Fairy Fables? A G.G. Gee, I don't know- Speaking of radios, did you know that DICK SELBY plays the organ whenever pro' grams are interrupted? N.C. How could anyone sit there all day just waiting for a tube to bust? fRadio comes onj QFAY BRODER announcing a Ladies Show.J F.B. So ladies, if you wish to have unnaturally curly hair try QConnieJ KAVANAUGH'S Kurly Kapsules, they ' ' ' fAnnouncer Bill Castlej B.C. We interrupt this program to give you an im' portant news bulletin. G.G. Here comes Selby's big chance! B.C. The eminent metalurgists MARY CARSON and NANCY FORRESTER have just confirmed the results of a test on the newly discovered gold in Bennettovia. These experiments prove beyond a doubt that it is actually Fool's Gold. Urondisulidej fGarrison runs in, drops to chairj E.G. QSobsj I'm ruined. B.C. This announcement is sponsored by fHughJ HEX' AMER'S Happy Dale Home for the disappointed in life. J.G. Well gang, I guess we'll have to take the first plane back to the place we started from. One good thing about this whole matter is that we have been united with so- many of our former classmates, and found out about those with whom we've lost contact. It's been a lot of fun to- reminesce about all those days we spent at Bennett and looking back upon them, we've kindled the fires of ourl memory. Now, even with this great catastrophe, we can, re'assure ourselves with our school moto: THE BEST IS YET TO BE fbonna M 0'Jle4n Norma Cross and Bill Castle, Assistants Last Will and Testament of the Class of '49 Continued from page 43 I, Sissy Leman, will leave Jack Anthony alone if all the other girls will. I, Pat Cassety, will the Kensington boys to any girl who can't find one at Bennett. To those always late for classes and dates, we will them a pai1 of 'roller skates. We. Shirley Wolfe and Paulette Thier, will to the Junior class our magnetic attraction for Mr. Axelrod. I, Glenn Sherwood, am willing. I, Barbara Meyers, will my ability to get along with Miss Wood to all those helpless juniors. I, Pat Kilbride, will to any girl who doesn't appreciate the Bennett boys, the Amherst fellows. I, Irwin Schreiber, will my moustache to any high school boy who wants to look like a man. I, Robert Lambert, will my knowledge of the Buffalo Seminary to any Junior boy who is lucky enough to use it. I, Jeanne Herron, will my football equipment plus the ability to make momentous decisions to any gal who will replace me as quarterback. We, Frank Kager, Day Crowley, and Ralph Dinehart, leave our fur coats to anyone brave enough to approach the cages and tame them. Longer and peppier assembliesg These we will to the masses And a speaker who does'n't say, I won't keep you from classes! I, Lee Shafer, will my job as manager of the Basketball team to any fellow who wants to get into all games gratis , 1, Dee Dee Smith, will my ability to snag nonfBennett -men to any deserving girl. I, janet Estry, will my sarcasm to any girl who wants to take her life in her own hands. To any tongue twisted Junior, I, Nan Imershein, leave my ability to talk so rapidly that no one can understand me. To all those who want it, I, Paul Gonson, will my talent for getting along with t-he powers in the front pfiice. I, june Carrel, will my singing voice to any Junior who doesn't want to be in Chorus. We, Pat Stinson, Joan Cunningham, and Ellen Walsh, will to anyone who worries and frets, our crazy and carefree ways. We, the 7th hour typing checkers, will our eyestrain to next year's lucky girls. As time fades and we withdraw from view, We wish good luck and success to you. sea, aww., fam, aazaa., leak fma ecunvza Slay Sefdalu. BATEMAN. DONALD BAUMAN. JACK BRAUN. MARILYN BROWN. DONALD CAPPELLINI, LOUISE CASTEN. MARY DAVIS. JAMES DEAN. CAROL EVANS, PHILIPPA FELDMAN. GEORGE FOSTER. ROBERT HALL. DONALD HARNED. MARILYN HAYDEN, WILLIAM HYLKEMA. JOANN ISENBERG, DOLORES KEENAN. ALBERT LESSES. DONALD MASTERSON, ROBERT MORRIS, ROBERT MURRAY, EUGENE NUGENT ROBERT PUTNAM. ROBERT RODE, EDWARD SHEEHAN, THOMAS SILBIGER. LILLI STRAUB, RONALD THOMPSON. ALLEN TIFFANY, HUMPHREY VILARDO, RUSSELL WARME, SALLY WOLTZ. LEONARD ZEEB. WILLIAM Page 95 CLASS HISTORY Continued from page rr Other names connected with tthe BEACGN Major Staif were: Lansill, Anderson, Everingham, Bengel, Lesch, Loonsk, and Kaplan. Marland Berdick and Bob Stewart led the Legion of Honor as its Presidents. Among those names at the top of the Honor Roll were: Bengel, Loonsk, Kanel, Anderson, Carson, Forrester, Goldstein, Hayman, Lambert, Bcrdick, Pcnner Herron, and Harrington. Our cheerleaders were: Rog Richards, john Harrington, Lee Berdick, Dick Van Slyke, and Dave Evans. The athletic ability in our class was exceptional and the boys were good contenders for the Williams Cup. Forming the teams have been: Swanger, Cole, Willer, Ressel, McDade, Wilsoii, and Tiernan. Don Meyncke made AllfHigh in football, as did jackson, Johnson, and Truckenbroad in swimming. The BennettfKen record night game was thc outstanding sports event of the year. Events were numerous and varied in our last year. In the Alumni Popularity Contest, the winners were: Harf rington, Leman, Lee, Devine, O'Hern, Cross, Cole, Gates, Gonson, Truckenbrod, and Meyncke. The painting of the school was completed, and it was quite a thrill to see what a beautiful auditorium we really have. The newly organ' ized Key Club took over direction of the new traffc system and poster and essay contests were won by Shirley Kabel, Kener Bond, John Harrington and Joan Kanel- Members of our class forming the backbone of the cast for Arsenic anl Old Lace were: Bryna Bareun, Jack Gates, Marlene Herrmann, Alan Goldman, and Marland Berdick. The Variety Show found us well represented. Finally, early in March, we chose the following people as leaders of our class: President ..................... .. ............... jack Gates VicefPresident ..... s ..... ...................... J oan Devine w Girls Treasurer ......,.............. Mary Harrington Boys' Treasurer ............ . .... ..... Paul Gonson Girls' Marshall .......... ................ D orothy Lee Boys' Marshall .......... ............ M arland Berdick Secretary ..................... ........... M ary Ann Lansill Valedictorian ....,..... ......... M arleen Bengel Salutatorian .............. ............... J oan Kanel Prophet ................... ..... ..... Donna G'Hern Historian ....................................... Bill Truckenbrod The thought of leaving Bennett bears a note of sadness and regret. These years at Bennett have been full of our joys, sorrows, victories, and defeats, bearing fond memorf ics. Our one great hope is that we have accomplished our individual goals at Bennett, and this hope will soon be answered as we take our places in the world. Wldliam '7moken6aad Page 96 Our Heroes Dates to Remember! Class Day June 10 Senior Prom June 17 The Winnah! CWGRATS Class of '49 That wellfearned diploma now entitles you to seek even greater Helds to conquer. A good success rule: let your appearance be your booster. Clothes by Kleinhans will help you look your best. KLEINHANS Kleinhans Corner Main and Clinton PARKSIDE CANDY SHOPPES Quality Candies SODAS ICE CREAM LUNCHEON Oakwood Shoppe 2304. Main Street Winspear Shoppe 3208 Main Street I GULF SERVICE , 3384 MAIN smear Dont Forget UN. ease GULF PRODUCTS TIRES, smteiaits, AND Acctssorziss to Suppoirt the Official A.A.A. Service Gigantic Silver jubilee ' MAYO-SMITH DRUGS Aiumnl Dance E. E. Smith - Pharmacists - J. H. Mayo PRESCRIPTION S-PECIALISTS Next Yew! 2620 MAIN st. Buffalo I4, N. Y. Phone UPL 8888 Page SENECA STEEL SERVICE, Inc. STEEL SHEETS HOT ROLLED COLD ROLLED GALVANIZED 1050 MILITARY ROAD Tel. RIversicIe 7990 BUFFALO 17, N. Y CONGRATULATIONS TO TI-IE GRADUATES FROM RIVERSIDE SERVICE C O R P O R A T I O N 7 AUSTIN STREET KREISS SIGNS Q e98 zzz., '. . ' ' Rf:-.':1:IE23E:1'f51E1EI522 -.v,- ', - - -.4:-'2Ef::E:f :':':''IS All NURSING O F F E RS Y O U The tremendous satisfaction of serving others. An interesting profession work that is never dull or monotonous. Unusual opportunities for wellfpaying positions in many fields. The finest preparation for marriage Iifcflong security. The respect of all you meet. 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Free Pick-up anol Delivery I Entertainment Headquarters for . . e vr :va BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Bennett Students' Headquarters for S H E A ' S SPORTS EQUIPMENT 1 Special Discount to Bennett Students 1504 Hertel Avenue BE. 1504 Open Evenings DEACONESS HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING The Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing offers a three year course of theory and practice for young women hetween the ages of 17M and 35 years, who are interested in a career of professional nursing. The school is registered hy the Board of Regents of New York State. Applicants for entrance into the school must he high school graduates with diploma, having satisfactorily completed 16 units. These units are to include a minimum of ten academic units. One unit of chemistry is required- Preference is given those students who are academically in the upper half of their class. The prefclinical sciences, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, as well as Sociology and Psychology, are taught by University of Buffalo faculty on campus, and college credit is given toward the B.S. Degree. The next class will enter in September 1949. Prospective applicants are advised to communicate with Miss Doris A. Young, R.N., B.S., Director of Nurses, 563 Riley Street, Buffalo 8, New York - Tel. No. Su. 4400. Nursing is a professional career. Page IO2 VI. I277 - Phones - VI. 3469 BEST WISI-IES A. H. SCHILLINGER TO THE CLASS OF '49 Painfing and Decorafing Floor Service KODAYA HI-Y III WINGATE AVE. Buffalo. N. Y. Complimenfs of LOONSK BROS., INC. CLEANERS AND IJYERS CL. 8IOO For The Finesf In FOOD AND FOUNTAIN SPECIALTIES 2Is9 FILLNICRE AVENUE LANDEL'S RESTAURANT 26SI MAIN STREET UN. Saos PA. 9729 ANDERSON'S DELICATESSEN PARKSIDE CANDY SHOPPE DELAWARE AT TIOGA QUALITY CANDIES Freddies Donufs SOIJAS- ICE CREAM-LUNCHECN Fresh Every Nife 3208 MAIN STREET RI. 9868 BUFFALO, N. Y. Page IO3 BILL ROEHRIG IN S U R A N C E Easy Paymen+s 285I DELAWARE DE. 8377 BEN FRANKLIN STORE 3:56 MAIN STREET Besf Wishes Io fhe Graduaies MEL'S CLOTHES 569 MAIN STREET BUFFALO, N. Y. WOLK'S FOOD SHOPPE 1787 HERTEL AVENUE QUALITY FOOD AND BEVERAGES FROZEN FOODS Complimenis of PAUL P. LEWIS owner and IicensecI manager of O'GORMAN - LEWIS FUNERAL HOME 2554 MAIN STREET PA. 5I88 MRS. ALEXIS KALOFF Siudio of fhe Dance BaIIe+ School of Buffalo Mme. Lili Zadara SzuraIsIci Balle-I Misiress I247 I-IERTEL AVENUE PI-IONE: BE. 0205 Home of fhe Buffalo Civic BaIIe'r EDW. J. ROSE SPORTING GOODS 5I E. Genesee S+ree+ EVERYTHING FOR EVERY SPORT PARK FLORIST, INC. 2926 MAIN STREET BUFFALO. N. Y. FIowers by Wire GEORGE A. LAUTZ, JR. PArIcside 9200 Page IO6 VI. I277 - Phones - VI. 3469 BEST WISHES A. H. SCHILLINGER TO TI-IE CLASS OF '49 Pain+ing and Decorafing Floor Service KODAYA HI-Y I I I WINGATE AVE. Buffalo. N. Y. CompIimenTS of LOONSK BROS., INC. CLEANERS AND DYERS CI.. 8IOO KLEINS MARKET For The Finesi In FOOD AND FOUNTAIN SPECIALTIES 2Is9 FILLMORE AVENUE LANDEL'S RESTAURANT QSSI MAIN STREET UN. S805 PA. 9729 ANDERSON'S DELICATESSEN PARKSIDE CANDY SHCPPE DELAWARE AT TIOGA QUALITY CANDIES Freddies Donu+s SCDAS- ICE CREAM- LUNCHEON Fresh Every Ni+e 3208 MAIN STREET RI. Saba BUFFALO. N. Y. Page IO3 Compliments of SHERWIN GREENBERG Offreial Photographer for the Beacon Studio 728 Main Street NURSING offmfi you A WELL PAID CAREER A nursing educafion gives you one of The fined 3-year scien+ific educaTions plus The Tun ofur1iversiTy and dormifory life! Upon graduafion. you're prepared for any one of many well-paid posiTions in a respecf- ed profession. For Complefe Informafion Wriie fhe Direc+or of Nursing CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 2:9 BRYANT STREET Phone GRan'r 5100 Buffalo 9, N.Y. 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Phone: MA. 42l8 Bu1CIaIo 2, N. Y. Programs' TICIqeIS SIGIIOIISFY NORTH PARK BUS NESS SCHOOL Her+eI Avenue af NorI'h Park COURSES: STENOGRAPHIC ADVANCED SECRETARIAL Subieds: Gregg Shorfhand Touch Typing Accounring Business English Secrerarial Pracrice Filing Dicraphone Mimeograph Business Law CaIcuIaIing Machines BuIfaIo's Residen+iaI Business School LIMITED ENROLLMENTS Infensive Summer Courses Begins June 27 Fall Term Opens Sepfember I2 BEcIIord 7749 Ca'raIog on Reques+ Page IO7 P. E. Detrgtsn Press Designers and Producers of Fine Printing CNW? The Bennett Beacon is a product of our Presses CTF? lVTAdison 3350 313 NIAGARA STREET BUFFALO Pg los Join in the Eun! Collect I-lertel Money Given with every purchase of 31.00 or more made on HERTEL AVENUE LISTEN TO WIEBR EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 8:00 P.M. Valuable Prizes Will Be Auctioned Cff For Your Hertel Money! Aces Wild ENGRAMINGS IN THIS BOOK BY ' X Y 1 nloerior lfigrauing omlocmy, nc. 25 East Huron Street Buffalo 3, N.Y 14uz'a7ac7aJ14 i PU note you in y book of memory. , ,- ' 1 A 'gguni-' -3 pf, xO111Uf 'ffl W4 . f 1L'6L'!92fQx, ,CFM vi L14cZ,M',f: '?f4x'w X ,wav ,756--v 'al' -'fix' 'J'LA'u'L' , ,Lv-nblf 4' 'L ' ' 164 -ffl' 4 f'7f 'VJ , . A 'L6'n,f-1 ,, kzuf.-' - Mb: ilu ' 0- ' 'Af i K ,Uno CUM . ffl! pfvjmt? U70 nj ,pw 7 K f- 4' 6 H jd X 'ffflllvf 472710 fc VV JPL-I Ci fha A 4 J ,f2,A4L' XLILAP DJ,-6f 4' fixrycaxrcf ' N Q . QAM! I gpg!-.,l I X ,M f4,,,,,f1,Z'z4J 5f,,,,Mf ' JfMJ'V ffiilw vMfYra Y,!Xvlv, .j 1 fp MWM7,Wf7 '4' P Q T ff of X fshfffjf o ZQJJ ,oov QT! gffiwk wgjfwu 7 JW ., iQL LiF . I I X CCXUL P A , 0 141 NL KA fjiefkgd V , vb ,fl ,Q fqlma Maia Hail tn thee our Alma Mater Loud our vniees raise. Ever will thy sons and daughters Bing thy songs of praise. Wheii the years have hurried onward True We'll he to you Plerlging our allegiance to the Orange and the Blue. 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